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For every positive integer n, 9^(n+1) - 8n - 9 is divisible by
A81
B32
C16
D64
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 64
Writing 9 = 1 + 8 and expanding leaves terms that all carry a factor of 64; n = 1 gives 64.
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