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Saudi Arabia number theory
Problem
Let , be distinct positive integers. Prove that the number is not an integer.
Solution
Denote by the expression in the problem. We have and we can assume that .
If , then if and only if . This is not possible because .
If , then . We have hence .
If , then if and only if . This is not possible because .
If , then . We have hence .
Techniques
Divisibility / FactorizationLinear and quadratic inequalities