Consider equations, an which A1,A2,A3,…,An−1,An is not necessarily distinct non-zero digits in decimal base and n,m is natural numbers.
1. Prove for n≥5 that equation below hasn't solution: A1+A2A1A2+A2A3A1A2A3+⋯+A2A3…An−1AnA1A2A3…An−1An=m
2. Prove for n≥4 that equation below hasn't solution: A1+A2A1A2A1+A2A3A2A1A2A3A2A1+⋯+A2…An−1AnAn−1…A2A1A2…An−1AnAn−1…A2A1=m
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Thank you, it is interesting
Isn't A(1)=1 and A(2)=2 and A(i)=0 for all i>2 a solution for equation 1?
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Whoops, just saw the requirement for non-zero digits.
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Thanks for the alternative!
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