Find all k such that:

For every ordered pair of positive integers (m,n)

such that (km+n) divides (kn+m),

m also divides n

Let's analyze the problem step by step. We are given an integer \( k \) such that for every ordered pair of positive integers \((m, n)\), the condition that \( (km + n) \) divides \( (kn + m) \) implies that \( m \) also divides \( n \).

First, let's denote the given condition:
\[ km + n \mid kn + m \]

This means there exists some integer \( q \) such that:
\[ kn + m = q(km + n) \]

Rearrange to get:
\[ kn + m = qkm + qn \]
\[ kn + m = qkm + qn \]
\[ kn - qn = qkm - m \]
\[ (k - q)n = m(qk - 1) \]

We want to ensure that \( m \mid n \) for all positive integers \( m \) and \( n \). Hence, the right-hand side must be an integer multiple of \( m \). To satisfy this condition for all \( m \), the coefficient of \( n \) must be zero. Thus, \( k - q \) must be zero or \( k = q \).

Let's check if \( k = 1 \) works. If \( k = 1 \), then:
\[ (1m + n) \mid (1n + m) \]
\[ m + n \mid n + m \]

This is trivially true because \( m + n \mid n + m \) always holds as they are equal. Now, let's verify if \( m \mid n \).

If \( k = 1 \), the condition simplifies to:
\[ (m + n) \mid (n + m) \]
which is always true. Therefore, \( k = 1 \) is a solution.

Next, we need to verify if any other values of \( k \) could work. Suppose \( k \neq 1 \). For all pairs \((m, n)\), we need \( (k - q)n = m(qk - 1) \) to satisfy \( m \mid n \).

Let \( k = 2 \):
\[ (2 - q)n = m(2q - 1) \]

Here, we need \( (2 - q)n \) to be a multiple of \( m \). For simplicity, let's try \( m = 1 \) and \( n = 2 \):
\[ (2 - q)2 = 1(2q - 1) \]
\[ 4 - 2q = 2q - 1 \]
\[ 4 + 1 = 4q \]
\[ 5 = 4q \]

Since \( q \) is not an integer, \( k = 2 \) does not satisfy the condition. Thus, \( k \neq 2 \).

Generalizing for other values of \( k \), the relationship \( (k - q)n = m(qk - 1) \) becomes complicated and does not necessarily satisfy \( m \mid n \).

Therefore, the only solution for \( k \) that satisfies the given condition for all pairs \((m, n)\) is:
\[ \boxed{1} \]

Would you like further details on any part of this solution? 

Here are 5 questions you might ask next:
1. Can you explain why no other \( k \) works besides \( k = 1 \)?
2. How would the solution change if \( m \) and \( n \) were not positive integers?
3. Can you provide more examples to illustrate the solution?
4. How can this problem be extended to more complex scenarios?
5. Are there any other methods to solve this type of problem?

**Tip:** When dealing with divisibility problems, always consider trying specific values and simplifying the conditions to find patterns.

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