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| + | Since this is a number theory question, it is clear that the main challenge here is factoring the given cubic. In general, the rational root theorem will be very useful for these situations. | ||
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| + | The rational root theorem states that all rational roots of <math>n^3 - 8n^2 + 20n - 13</math> will be among <math>1, 13, -1, -13</math>. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 10 March 2024
Problem
For how many positive integers 
is 
a prime number?
Solution
Since this is a number theory question, it is clear that the main challenge here is factoring the given cubic. In general, the rational root theorem will be very useful for these situations.
The rational root theorem states that all rational roots of will be among 
.
See also
| 2002 AMC 12P (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
| Preceded by Problem 11 |
Followed by Problem 13 |
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