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Discover the surprising rigidity of polynomials with integer coefficients in this classic number theory problem.
We start with a monic polynomial, f(x), with all integer coefficients. We're given a fascinating piece of information: for four distinct integers a, b, c, and d, the polynomial always evaluates to 5. That is, f(a) = f(b) = f(c) = f(d) = 5.
The question is: can this polynomial ever equal 8 for some other integer input, k?
Join us as we walk through an elegant proof by contradiction that reveals why this is impossible. We'll use the factor theorem, properties of integers, and a clever algebraic trick to corner the problem and expose the contradiction. This is a perfect example of how simple constraints can lead to powerful and definitive conclusions in mathematics.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - The Problem Statement
0:31 - Visualizing the Problem
1:29 - Step 1: Define a New Polynomial g(x)
2:27 - Step 2: Factor the Polynomial using its Roots
3:58 - Step 3: Setting up the Proof by Contradiction
5:13 - Step 4: Finding the Contradiction
6:41 - Conclusion: Why it's Impossible

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