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In a similar manner, we can apply synthetic division. We are looking for <math>\frac{n^3 + 100}{n + 10} = n^2 - 10n - 100 - \frac{900}{n + 10}</math>. Again, <math>n + 10</math> must be a factor of <math>900 \Longrightarrow n = \boxed{890}</math>. | In a similar manner, we can apply synthetic division. We are looking for <math>\frac{n^3 + 100}{n + 10} = n^2 - 10n - 100 - \frac{900}{n + 10}</math>. Again, <math>n + 10</math> must be a factor of <math>900 \Longrightarrow n = \boxed{890}</math>. | ||
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+ | After applying long division, we see that <math>\frac{n^3+100}{n+10} = n^2 - 10n + 100 - \frac{900}{n+10}</math>. Thus, <math>n+10</math> must be a factor of <math>900</math>, and if we want the largest value of <math>n</math>, we have that <math>n+10 = 900 \Longrightarrow n = \boxed{890}</math>. | ||
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Problem
What is that largest positive integer for which
is divisible by
?
Solution
If ,
. Using the Euclidean algorithm, we have
, so
must divide 900. The greatest integer
for which
divides 900 is 890; we can double-check manually and we find that indeed
.
In a similar manner, we can apply synthetic division. We are looking for . Again,
must be a factor of
.
Solution 2
After applying long division, we see that . Thus,
must be a factor of
, and if we want the largest value of
, we have that
.
See also
1986 AIME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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