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Let
be the least number of distinct points in the plane such that for each
there exists a straight line containing exactly
of these points. Find an explicit expression for 
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Where
denoting the greatest integer not exceeding 




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![$f(n)=\left[\frac{n+1}{2}\right]\left[\frac{n+2}{2}\right].$](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/b/3/6/b368118b049f924ec0e0373b71b04729159a07b4.png)
![$[x]$](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/b/c/e/bceb7b14e55d33a8bca29b7863ad3cdae95afce4.png)
