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MathNet 2017-part-06 — 176 problems (EN–VI) Question 6

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2017-part-06 — 176 problems (EN–VI)

Question 6

For each pair of positive integers $x$, $y$ a nonnegative integer $x \Delta y$ is defined. It's known that for all positive integers $a$ and $b$ the following equalities hold:

i. $(a+b) \Delta b = a \Delta b + 1$.

ii. $(a \Delta b) \cdot (b \Delta a) = 0$.

Find values of the expressions $2016 \Delta 121$ and $2016 \Delta 144$.