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algebra senior

Problem

In the equation , both and are positive integers. What is the sum of all possible values for ?
Solution
Multiplying both sides of the equation by to clear the denominator gives . Re-arranging and applying Simon's Favorite Factoring Trick, it follows that Thus, and are pairs of positive factors of , so . These give , and their sum is .
Final answer
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