2024 AIME I Problems/Problem 13
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[hide]Problem
Let be the least prime number for which there exists a positive integer such that is divisible by . Find the least positive integer such that is divisible by .
Solution 1
If
For integer
If
If
If
In conclusion, the smallest possible
Solution by Quantum-Phantom
Solution 2
We work in the ring
Solution 3 (Easy, given specialized knowledge)
Note that means The smallest prime that does this is and for example. Now let be a primitive root of The satisfying are of the form, So if we find one such , then all are Consider the from before. Note by LTE. Hence the possible are, Some modular arithmetic yields that is the least value.
~Aaryabhatta1
Solution 4
These kinds of problems are, by nature, elementary. We get: thus, is even, and or since is prime. Therefore, the smallest possible such is . Again, This is where it gets a bit tricky. or This gives rise to: Now, lies in the series . It is easy to see that the smallest value of is as neither nor satisfy all criteria.
~Grammaticus
Video Solution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ambewDODiA
~MathProblemSolvingSkills.com
Video Solution 1 by OmegaLearn.org
Video Solution 2
~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com)
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