Problem

Source: JBMO Shortlist 2002

Tags: algebra proposed, algebra



Consider integers $ a_i,i=\overline{1,2002}$ such that $ a_1^{ - 3} + a_2^{ - 3} + \ldots + a_{2002}^{ - 3} = \frac {1}{2}$ Prove that at least 3 of the numbers are equal.