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Hi;
It is well known that:
Prove that:
Has no solution in integers:
Proof:
8x^2 is congruent to {0,2,5,8} mod 9
270y^4 is congruent to 0 mod 9
So 8x^2 + 270y^4 is congruent to {0,2,5,8} mod 9
While 210 is congruent to 3 mod 9:
So 8x^2 + 270y^4 = 210 has no solutions in integers.
Total garbage! What is wrong with this?
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As far as I can tell the proof is sound. The statement is certainly true, and here's a simpler way of showing it:
If y is a non-zero integer, then y^4 is a positive integer.
Also, x^2 is non-negative for all integers x, and so we must have 270y^4 = 0 if there is any chance of solving the equation.
However, we are then left with x^2 = 210/8, which has no integer solutions.
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It wanted to be normal.
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Hi;
Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito
That is exactly what is wrong with it. Lot of typing no thinking.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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Last edited by JaneFairfax (2009-12-27 09:26:54)
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Hi Jane;
Yes, the poster missed that too. He seems to love mods, uses them to prove or disprove everything.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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There is nothing wrong with mods; I use them a lot too. But I also like to keep my mind open for simple solutions, if they exist.
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Hi Jane;
If the simple solution is the only one available, then I am sure you will use it. No insult intended but my assessment of you is that your artistic side, dominates.
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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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