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The equation is equivalent to <math>m(m+1)(m+5) = 27n^3 + 27n^2 + 9n + 1</math>. Taking mod 3, we get | The equation is equivalent to <math>m(m+1)(m+5) = 27n^3 + 27n^2 + 9n + 1</math>. Taking mod 3, we get | ||
<math>m(m+1)(m+2)=1 (\bmod 3)</math>. However, <math>m(m+1)(m+2)</math> is always divisible by <math>3</math> for any integer <math>m</math>. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)} 0}</math> | <math>m(m+1)(m+2)=1 (\bmod 3)</math>. However, <math>m(m+1)(m+2)</math> is always divisible by <math>3</math> for any integer <math>m</math>. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)} 0}</math> | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 10 February 2019
Contents
Problem 22
Find the number of pairs 
of integers which satisfy the equation 
.
Solution
Solution by e_power_pi_times_i
Notice that 
. Then 
, and 
. However, 
will never be divisible by 
, nor 
, so there are 
integer pairs of .
Solution 2
The equation is equivalent to 
. Taking mod 3, we get
. However, 
is always divisible by for any integer 
. Thus, the answer is 
Solution by mickyboy789
See also
| 1979 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 21 |
Followed by Problem 23 | |
| 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 | ||
| All AHSME Problems and Solutions | ||
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