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# Help me with this random question.

I had been making questions I wanted to try on myself and decided to do this.

"A sequence $$a_1, a_2, a_3, ..., a_n$$ is defined by $$a_i = \lfloor{100 \sin (i)}\rfloor$$ where $$i = 1, 2, 3, ..., n$$.

Is the expression

$$1 + a_1x + a_2x^2 + ... + a_nx^n$$

factorable or irreducible and give proof."

I am pretty sure it is irreducible but could not give proof. I thought I could ask Brilliant to help me find a proof.

Note by Sharky Kesa
3 years, 1 month ago

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Is the $$i$$ inside $$\sin (i)$$ supposed to be in radians or degrees? · 3 years, 1 month ago

Degrees. · 3 years, 1 month ago

In that case, I believe that it can be factorable for certain $$n$$. For example, $$n=719$$, if my intuition is correct. · 3 years, 1 month ago

But is there proof? · 3 years, 1 month ago

Proof of what? Doesn't supplying a counterexample suffice? · 3 years, 1 month ago

Does it only happen with 719 or is there a rule for the values of n for which it is factorable or irreducible? That sort of proof. · 3 years, 1 month ago

How can I post a problem?? · 3 years, 1 month ago

Locate the "Post" button located to the right of the "Practice" button, which in turn is to the right of the "Home" button. There should be a little green $$+$$-sign. Click on this, and select "Problem". Then, you're free to write any problem you want. Enjoy! :D · 3 years, 1 month ago