Sunday, 15 May 2016

contest math - Polynomial $P(a)=b,P(b)=c,P(c)=a$



Let $a,b,c$ be $3$ distinct integers, and let $P$ be a polynomial with integer coefficients.Show that in this case the conditions $$P(a)=b,P(b)=c,P(c)=a$$ cannot be satisfied simultaneously.



Any hint would be appreciated.


Answer



Hint: If $P(a)=b$ and $P(b)=c$ then $a-b$ divides $b-c$.



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