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algebra intermediate
Problem
How many distinct four-tuples of rational numbers are there with
Solution
We can write the given equation as Then so
Since are all rational, there exists some positive integer so that are all integers. Then From unique factorization, we must have and Then and Thus, there is only quadruple, namely
Since are all rational, there exists some positive integer so that are all integers. Then From unique factorization, we must have and Then and Thus, there is only quadruple, namely
Final answer
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