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Three Linear Expressions Divide Three Exponent Expressions (Posted on 2023-06-15) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Determine all possible integers n less than 10100 that simultaneously satisfy these conditions:
  • n divides 2n
  • n - 1 divides 2n - 1
  • n - 2 divides 2n - 2
Note: As an extra challenge, determine a semi-analytic (simple calculator + p&p) solution to this problem.

**** Adapted from a problem appearing at a William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 4.5000 (2 votes)

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re: There is another solution.Charlie2023-06-20 10:36:01
SolutionThere is another solution.Math Man2023-06-19 12:58:25
SolutionSolutionBrian Smith2023-06-15 10:24:05
Some Thoughtscomputer explorationCharlie2023-06-15 09:41:33
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