Difference between revisions of "2013 USAJMO Problems/Problem 1"

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Are there integers $a$ and $b$ such that $a^5b+3$ and $ab^5+3$ are both perfect cubes of integers?

Consider the equation modulo $9$ .

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−	Consider the equation <math>~~\bmod~~ 9</math>.	+	Consider the equation modulo <math>9</math>.