1977 Canadian MO Problems

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The seven problems were all on the same day.

Problem 1

If $\displaystyle f(x)=x^2+x,$ prove that the equation $\displaystyle 4f(a)=f(b)$ has no solutions in positive integers $\displaystyle a$ and $\displaystyle b.$

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Problem 2

Let $\displaystyle O$ be the center of a circle and $\displaystyle A$ be a fixed interior point of the circle different from $\displaystyle O.$ Determine all points $\displaystyle P$ on the circumference of the circle such that the angle $\displaystyle OPA$ is a maximum.

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Problem 3

$\displaystyle N$ is an integer whose representation in base $\displaystyle b$ is $\displaystyle 777.$ Find the smallest positive integer $\displaystyle b$ for which $\displaystyle N$ is the fourth power of an integer.

Solution

Problem 4

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Problem 5

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Problem 6

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Problem 7

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