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x^{19} + x^{17} = x^{16 }+ x^7 + a

Source: - 2001 Cuba MO 2.7

September 15, 2024
algebrapolynomial

Problem Statement

Prove that the equation x19+x17=x16+x7+ax^{19} + x^{17} = x^{16 }+ x^7 + a for any a∈Ra \in R has at least two imaginary roots