Math Problem Statement

Determine that there exists an odd integer x such that 8 divides (x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5).

Solution

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Determine that there exists an odd integer xx such that 8(x3+6x+10x2+5)8 \mid (x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5).

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We are tasked with proving that there exists an odd integer xx such that 88 divides x3+6x+10x2+5x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5, or equivalently that x3+6x+10x2+50(mod8)x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5 \equiv 0 \pmod{8}.

Step-by-Step Approach:

  1. Analyze Modulo 8 Properties: We need to consider how x3+6x+10x2+5x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5 behaves for odd integers xx. An odd integer can be written as x=2k+1x = 2k+1 for some integer kk.

  2. Substitute x=2k+1x = 2k+1: Substituting x=2k+1x = 2k + 1 into the expression and simplifying modulo 8.

x3+6x+10x2+5=(2k+1)3+6(2k+1)+10(2k+1)2+5x^3 + 6x + 10x^2 + 5 = (2k+1)^3 + 6(2k+1) + 10(2k+1)^2 + 5

  1. Simplify and Check Modulo 8: Simplify the above expression and check whether it's divisible by 8.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Number Theory

Formulas

x = 2k + 1
Modular Equivalence

Theorems

Division Algorithm
Properties of Odd and Even Integers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12