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If a^a+5=y^b+3 wherein a, b are integers, and x, y are distinct prime
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Updated on: 20 May 2025, 11:09
Updated on: 20 May 2025, 11:09
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If \(x^{a+5}=y^{b+3}\) wherein a, b are integers, and x, y are distinct prime numbers
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\(a \times b\) |
\( 15\) |
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Re: If a^a+5=y^b+3 wherein a, b are integers, and x, y are distinct prime
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14 May 2025, 07:18
14 May 2025, 07:18
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The eq can be written as:
a^a.a^5=y^b.y^3
a^a/y^b=a^-5/y^-3
hence, a=-5 and b=-3
hence, C
a^a.a^5=y^b.y^3
a^a/y^b=a^-5/y^-3
hence, a=-5 and b=-3
hence, C
Re: If a^a+5=y^b+3 wherein a, b are integers, and x, y are distinct prime
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20 May 2025, 10:03
20 May 2025, 10:03
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in the question x and y are given as distinct prime number.
but I can't seems to find x in the expression. am I missing something?
but I can't seems to find x in the expression. am I missing something?
