Problem 552

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Problem 552

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I know the example clear shows that A1 (=3) is not counted into the sum S(N), but should it be?
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SaxTenor wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:28 am I know the example clear shows that A1 (=3) is not counted into the sum S(N), but should it be?
I reckon A1 = 1, since it is the smallest positive integer satisfying A1==1 mod 2.
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Oups :-? Thank you! :)
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