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April 6, 2008
algebrapolynomialfactorial

Problem Statement

Let P(x) P(x) be a polynomial with degree 2008 and leading coefficient 1 such that P(0) \equal{} 2007, P(1) \equal{} 2006, P(2) \equal{} 2005, \dots, P(2007) \equal{} 0. Determine the value of P(2008) P(2008). You may use factorials in your answer.