Follow

TOOTSIES!
if x^2+y^2=4z+3
can y^x=x^w
given that w,x,y and z can be any positive integer

@Zyxer I don't think it has. But you can try different trivial solutions by assuming x=y or x=w etc etc.

Proof 

@Zyxer
Given \(x^2 + y^2 = 4z + 3\) with \((w, x, y, z)\in\Bbb{N}\), \(x\) is odd if and only if \(y\) is even. This results from the observation that \(4z + 3\) must be odd and the fact that, if \(k^n\) contains a factor of two for \((k, n)\in\Bbb{N}\), a factor of two must also necessarily be present in \(k\). It is not possible, then, for \(y^x = x^w\) to be true, because one side of the equation is an odd integer while the other is an even integer.

Sign in to participate in the conversation
CleverLibre Social

CleverLibre Social is an inclusive social instance for open discussion, learning, and community.
All cultures welcome.
Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.