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number theory senior

Problem

Suppose , , are positive integers such that and What is the sum of all possible distinct values of ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Because is odd, , , are either one odd and two evens or three odds. : , , have one odd and two evens. Without loss of generality, we assume is odd and and are even. Hence, and are odd, and is even. Hence, is even. This violates the condition given in the problem. Therefore, there is no solution in this case. : , , are all odd. In this case, , , are all odd. Without loss of generality, we assume : , , . The only solution is . Hence, . : , , . The only solution is . Hence, . : , , . There is no solution in this case. Therefore, putting all cases together, the answer is .
Final answer
B