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Problem
Prove that there are infinitely many distinct pairs of relatively prime integers and such that is divisible by .
Solution 1
Let and . We see that . Therefore, we have , as desired.
(Credits to laegolas)
Solution 2
Let be any odd number above 1. We have so This means that and since x is odd, or as desired.
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See also
2017 USAJMO (Problems • Resources) | ||
First Problem | Followed by Problem 2 | |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 | ||
All USAJMO Problems and Solutions |