Powers and roots
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problemAge of Augustus
The English mathematician Augustus de Morgan has given his age in algebraic terms. Can you work out when he was born? -
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problemRational Roots
Given that a, b and c are natural numbers show that if sqrt a+sqrt b is rational then it is a natural number. Extend this to 3 variables. -
problemFavouriteRoot to Poly
Find the polynomial p(x) with integer coefficients such that one solution of the equation p(x)=0 is $1+\sqrt 2+\sqrt 3$. -
problemRachel's Problem
Is it true that $99^n$ has 2n digits and $999^n$ has 3n digits? Investigate! -
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problemFavouriteWhat an Odd Fact(or)
Can you show that 1^99 + 2^99 + 3^99 + 4^99 + 5^99 is divisible by 5?