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Question 31854: Missing Factor in the Successor Recurrence

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0062-31854 · q-20260926-factorial-missing-successor-factor-0004

Original question and givens

Fill the integer □ in 4!=□×3!, where 3!=6.

  • G001 — Fill the integer □ in 4!=□×3!, where 3!=6.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-factorial-missing-successor-factor, no-domain-field, missing_successor_factor, no-form-field]

After

derived = [[exact_integer_STRING]]

Conditions: none

Check THIS bank interface:BASE equations use form/domain;BASE events/complement have no operation;factorials have no domain.ext18 uses local hyphens,other legacy operations underscores.Do not force every answer into a tuple or fraction.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R62_EXACT_source_keys_domain_operation_form_AND_output_types · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor2 := mul(1, 2)

After

Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor2 = 2

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor3 := mul(2, 3)

After

Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor3 = 6

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

source roles = [Factorial requested n, 3]

After

derived = [6]

Conditions: none

Factorial multiplies the COMPLETE2..n factors;at n0/1 the empty product is1.Use arbitrary-precision integers,not Number/scientific notation or another family n64 cap.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Factorial_COMPLETE_product_EMPTY0and1_are1_not_input_n64_cap · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

source roles = [3, 6]

After

derived = [6]

Conditions: none

Recompute the WHOLE n! and compare the GIVEN decimal STRING first;do not treat an unchecked hint as an answer oracle.Require the exact string,retaining every digit.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Factorial_GIVEN_nfactorial_STRING_verified_not_assumed · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

Factorial ORIGINAL successor index n plus1 := sum(3, 1)

After

Factorial ORIGINAL successor index n plus1 = 4

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

Factorial ORIGINAL successor factor times verified n factorial := mul(4, 6)

After

Factorial ORIGINAL successor factor times verified n factorial = 24

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

Factorial missing ORIGINAL verified successor over positive n factorial := div(24, 6)

After

Factorial missing ORIGINAL verified successor over positive n factorial = 4

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · implies

Before

source roles = [3, 6, 24]

After

derived = [4]

Conditions: none

Since n!>0 and the GIVEN(n+1)!was also checked by the complete product/recurrence,□n!=(n+1)! uniquely gives□=n+1.Do not trust an unchecked successor hint.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Factorial_MISSING_factor_BOTH_strings_verified_positive_divisor · Uses: G001, S008

Reverse checks

  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Factorial missing ORIGINAL verified successor over positive n factorial with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Factorial ORIGINAL successor factor times verified n factorial with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Factorial ORIGINAL successor index n plus1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Factorial requested n ORIGINAL factorial factor2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.

Result

4

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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