Let
be integers and
an odd prime number. Prove that if
is a perfect square for
consecutive integer values of
then
divides
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Let $a, b, c$ be integers and $p$ an odd prime number. Prove that if $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$ is a perfect square for $2p - 1$ consecutive integer values of $x,$ then $p$ divides $b^2 - 4ac.$