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Prove that the polynomial has at most one zero

Source: Balkan MO 1994, Problem 2

April 25, 2006
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Problem Statement

Let nn be an integer. Prove that the polynomial f(x)f(x) has at most one zero, where f(x)=x41994x3+(1993+n)x211x+n. f(x) = x^4 - 1994 x^3 + (1993+n)x^2 - 11x + n . Greece