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==Problem==
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Let <math>a_1, a_2, \dots</math> be a sequence of integers with infinitely many positive and negative terms. Suppose that for every positive integer <math>n</math> the numbers <math>a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n</math> leave <math>n</math> different remainders upon division by <math>n</math>. Prove that every integer occurs exactly once in the sequence.
 
Let <math>a_1, a_2, \dots</math> be a sequence of integers with infinitely many positive and negative terms. Suppose that for every positive integer <math>n</math> the numbers <math>a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n</math> leave <math>n</math> different remainders upon division by <math>n</math>. Prove that every integer occurs exactly once in the sequence.
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==Solution==
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Problem

Let $a_1, a_2, \dots$ be a sequence of integers with infinitely many positive and negative terms. Suppose that for every positive integer $n$ the numbers $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n$ leave $n$ different remainders upon division by $n$. Prove that every integer occurs exactly once in the sequence.

Solution

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See Also

2003 IMO (Problems) • Resources
Preceded by
Problem 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 Followed by
Problem 3
All IMO Problems and Solutions