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a^(n)+b^(n) can never be expressed as difference of two coprime squares when "a" & "b" both r odd natural numbers & n>1.

2006-11-28 01:19:37 · 1 answers · asked by rajesh bhowmick 2 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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Let a = 3, b - 5, and n = 3. Then a^n + b^n = 3^3 + 5^3 = 27 + 125 = 152 = 441 - 289 = 21^2 - 17^2, which are coprime squares. So maybe you left out something? Check your question.

2006-11-28 05:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0 0

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