Find all integers n (positive, negative, or zero) so that n^3 – 1 is divisible by n + 1












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I've tried to rearrange n^3 - 1 (turning it into (n-1)(n^2+n+1)) and play around with it, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Within the text this problem was in, the chapter taught you divisibility and the Euclidean Algorithm so I'm assuming the answer will utilize those tools.






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    I've tried to rearrange n^3 - 1 (turning it into (n-1)(n^2+n+1)) and play around with it, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Within the text this problem was in, the chapter taught you divisibility and the Euclidean Algorithm so I'm assuming the answer will utilize those tools.






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      I've tried to rearrange n^3 - 1 (turning it into (n-1)(n^2+n+1)) and play around with it, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Within the text this problem was in, the chapter taught you divisibility and the Euclidean Algorithm so I'm assuming the answer will utilize those tools.






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      I've tried to rearrange n^3 - 1 (turning it into (n-1)(n^2+n+1)) and play around with it, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Within the text this problem was in, the chapter taught you divisibility and the Euclidean Algorithm so I'm assuming the answer will utilize those tools.






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          If $n + 1$ is a factor, then note that $n equiv -1 pmod{n + 1}$. As such, $n^3 - 1 equiv left(-1right)^3 - 1 = -2 pmod{n + 1}$. This can only be the case if $n + 1 = pm 2$ or $n + 1 = pm 1$, i.e., $n = 0, 1, -2, -3$.






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            John Omielan's answer is a standard mathematical approach. However if you are not comfortable with congruences you may try this:



            $$n^3-1=(n+1)(n^2-n+1)-2$$



            Dividing by $n+1$ gives
            $$frac{n^3-1}{n+1}=(n^2-n+1)-frac{2}{n+1}$$



            Since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n+1}$ must also be an integer. So, $frac{2}{n+1}$ must be an integer. This is possible for $n=1,-3,-2,0$






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              The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
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            If $n + 1$ is a factor, then note that $n equiv -1 pmod{n + 1}$. As such, $n^3 - 1 equiv left(-1right)^3 - 1 = -2 pmod{n + 1}$. This can only be the case if $n + 1 = pm 2$ or $n + 1 = pm 1$, i.e., $n = 0, 1, -2, -3$.






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              If $n + 1$ is a factor, then note that $n equiv -1 pmod{n + 1}$. As such, $n^3 - 1 equiv left(-1right)^3 - 1 = -2 pmod{n + 1}$. This can only be the case if $n + 1 = pm 2$ or $n + 1 = pm 1$, i.e., $n = 0, 1, -2, -3$.






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                If $n + 1$ is a factor, then note that $n equiv -1 pmod{n + 1}$. As such, $n^3 - 1 equiv left(-1right)^3 - 1 = -2 pmod{n + 1}$. This can only be the case if $n + 1 = pm 2$ or $n + 1 = pm 1$, i.e., $n = 0, 1, -2, -3$.






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                If $n + 1$ is a factor, then note that $n equiv -1 pmod{n + 1}$. As such, $n^3 - 1 equiv left(-1right)^3 - 1 = -2 pmod{n + 1}$. This can only be the case if $n + 1 = pm 2$ or $n + 1 = pm 1$, i.e., $n = 0, 1, -2, -3$.







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                    John Omielan's answer is a standard mathematical approach. However if you are not comfortable with congruences you may try this:



                    $$n^3-1=(n+1)(n^2-n+1)-2$$



                    Dividing by $n+1$ gives
                    $$frac{n^3-1}{n+1}=(n^2-n+1)-frac{2}{n+1}$$



                    Since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n+1}$ must also be an integer. So, $frac{2}{n+1}$ must be an integer. This is possible for $n=1,-3,-2,0$






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                      The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
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                      @JohnOmielan Edited.
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                    $begingroup$

                    John Omielan's answer is a standard mathematical approach. However if you are not comfortable with congruences you may try this:



                    $$n^3-1=(n+1)(n^2-n+1)-2$$



                    Dividing by $n+1$ gives
                    $$frac{n^3-1}{n+1}=(n^2-n+1)-frac{2}{n+1}$$



                    Since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n+1}$ must also be an integer. So, $frac{2}{n+1}$ must be an integer. This is possible for $n=1,-3,-2,0$






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                    • $begingroup$
                      The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
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                      – John Omielan
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                      @JohnOmielan Edited.
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                    $begingroup$

                    John Omielan's answer is a standard mathematical approach. However if you are not comfortable with congruences you may try this:



                    $$n^3-1=(n+1)(n^2-n+1)-2$$



                    Dividing by $n+1$ gives
                    $$frac{n^3-1}{n+1}=(n^2-n+1)-frac{2}{n+1}$$



                    Since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n+1}$ must also be an integer. So, $frac{2}{n+1}$ must be an integer. This is possible for $n=1,-3,-2,0$






                    share|cite|improve this answer











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                    John Omielan's answer is a standard mathematical approach. However if you are not comfortable with congruences you may try this:



                    $$n^3-1=(n+1)(n^2-n+1)-2$$



                    Dividing by $n+1$ gives
                    $$frac{n^3-1}{n+1}=(n^2-n+1)-frac{2}{n+1}$$



                    Since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n+1}$ must also be an integer. So, $frac{2}{n+1}$ must be an integer. This is possible for $n=1,-3,-2,0$







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                    • $begingroup$
                      The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
                      $endgroup$
                      – John Omielan
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                    • $begingroup$
                      @JohnOmielan Edited.
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                      – tatan
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                    • $begingroup$
                      The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
                      $endgroup$
                      – John Omielan
                      1 hour ago










                    • $begingroup$
                      @JohnOmielan Edited.
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                      – tatan
                      41 mins ago
















                    $begingroup$
                    The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
                    $endgroup$
                    – John Omielan
                    1 hour ago




                    $begingroup$
                    The first sentence in your last paragraph doesn't make much sense anymore after your latest change. I believe you want to say something like that since the left side & the first term on the right are integers, then $frac{2}{n + 1}$ must also be an integer.
                    $endgroup$
                    – John Omielan
                    1 hour ago












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                    @JohnOmielan Edited.
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                    – tatan
                    41 mins ago




                    $begingroup$
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