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Compute M(n + 2)

Source: Vietnam NMO 1986 Problem 3

February 6, 2009
algebrapolynomiallogarithmsalgebra unsolved

Problem Statement

Suppose M(y) M(y) is a polynomial of degree n n such that M(y) \equal{} 2^y for y \equal{} 1, 2, \ldots, n \plus{} 1. Compute M(n \plus{} 2).