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Find all possible values for a

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October 31, 2010
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Problem Statement

Suppose x,y,ax, y, a are real numbers such that x+y=x3+y3=x5+y5=ax+y = x^3 +y^3 = x^5 +y^5 = a. Find all possible values of a.a.