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MathNet 2009-part-02 — 175 problems (EN–VI) Question 158

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2009-part-02 — 175 problems (EN–VI)

Question 158

The integers $1, 2, 3, 4$ and $5$ are written on a blackboard. It is allowed to wipe out two integers $a$ and $b$ and replace them with $a+b$ and $a b$. Is it possible, by repeating this procedure, to reach a situation where three of the five integers on the blackboard are $2009$?