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algebra intermediate
Problem
The polynomial is divisible by and all of its zeroes are integers. Find all possible values of .
Solution
Since is divisible by , we have . We also have so . Thus can only be or . We check both possibilities.
If , then , so all zeroes are integers.
If , then , but does not have integer zeroes.
Therefore, the only solution is .
If , then , so all zeroes are integers.
If , then , but does not have integer zeroes.
Therefore, the only solution is .
Final answer
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