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69th Belarusian Mathematical Olympiad

Belarus number theory

Problem

Four positive integers , , and satisfy the relations Is it possible that both and are perfect squares?
Solution
2. See IMO-2018 Shortlist, Problem N5.
Final answer
No

Techniques

Infinite descent / root flippingTechniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities