2017 UNCO Math Contest II Problems/Problem 8

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Problem

For what integer $n$ does $x^2 - x + n$ divide into $x^{13} - 233x - 44$ with no remainder? That is, for what integer $n$ is the first polynomial a factor of the second one? As always, justify your answer.

Solution

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See also

2017 UNCO Math Contest II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 7
Followed by
Problem 9
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