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P(x) is a quadratic trinomial

Source: Tuymaada 2009, Junior League, First Day, Problem 2

July 19, 2009
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Problem Statement

P(x) P(x) is a quadratic trinomial. What maximum number of terms equal to the sum of the two preceding terms can occur in the sequence P(1) P(1), P(2) P(2), P(3) P(3), ? \dots? Proposed by A. Golovanov