Let us call a positive integer lucky if its digits can be divided into two groups so that the sum of each group is the same. Find the smallest 4-digit lucky number, whose neighbor is also a lucky number

We are tasked with finding the smallest 4-digit lucky number such that both the number and its neighbor (either \( n - 1 \) or \( n + 1 \)) are lucky.

### Step 1: Definition of a lucky number
A **lucky number** is defined as a positive integer whose digits can be divided into two groups such that the sum of the digits in each group is equal. This means for a 4-digit number, we need to check if there is a way to divide the digits into two pairs such that the sum of one pair equals the sum of the other.

### Step 2: Trial and error to find lucky numbers
We need to examine numbers from the smallest 4-digit number upwards to find a number that meets the lucky condition. A number \( n \) is considered lucky if its digits can be split into two groups with equal sums. Additionally, one of its neighbors, \( n - 1 \) or \( n + 1 \), must also be lucky.

We begin by checking a few candidates:

1. **Check \( n = 1001 \):**
   - Digits: \( 1, 0, 0, 1 \)
   - Possible divisions of digits:
     - Group 1: \( 1 + 1 = 2 \), Group 2: \( 0 + 0 = 0 \) (Not equal)
   - Therefore, 1001 is not lucky.

2. **Check \( n = 1002 \):**
   - Digits: \( 1, 0, 0, 2 \)
   - Possible divisions of digits:
     - Group 1: \( 1 + 2 = 3 \), Group 2: \( 0 + 0 = 0 \) (Not equal)
   - Therefore, 1002 is not lucky.

3. **Check \( n = 1003 \):**
   - Digits: \( 1, 0, 0, 3 \)
   - Possible divisions of digits:
     - Group 1: \( 1 + 3 = 4 \), Group 2: \( 0 + 0 = 0 \) (Not equal)
   - Therefore, 1003 is not lucky.

### Step 3: Systematic exploration of candidates

We continue this process of checking numbers and their neighbors for the lucky condition until we find the smallest pair. Since this process involves trial and error combined with checking for neighbors, it can be solved computationally.

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Let us call a positive integer lucky if its digits can be divided into two groups so that the sum of each group is the same. Find the smallest 4-digit lucky number, whose neighbor is also a lucky number.

Discover how to find the smallest 4-digit lucky number whose digits can be divided into two groups with equal sums, and whose neighbor is also lucky. This number theory problem involves trial and error and is suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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