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Tags: algebra, polynomial, modular arithmetic, number theory, Divisibility, IMO Shortlist, IMO Longlist



$(POL 3)$ Given a polynomial $f(x)$ with integer coefficients whose value is divisible by $3$ for three integers $k, k + 1,$ and $k + 2$. Prove that $f(m)$ is divisible by $3$ for all integers $m.$