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Rearrange the equation to <math>y^2=x^3-x^2=x^2(x-1)</math>. This equation is satisfied whenever <math>x-1</math> is a perfect square. There are infinite possible values of <math>x</math>, and thus the answer is <math>\boxed{D: \text{Not Finite}}</math> | Rearrange the equation to <math>y^2=x^3-x^2=x^2(x-1)</math>. This equation is satisfied whenever <math>x-1</math> is a perfect square. There are infinite possible values of <math>x</math>, and thus the answer is <math>\boxed{D: \text{Not Finite}}</math> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 30 June 2025
1982 AHSME Problems/Problem 20
Problem
The number of pairs of positive integers 
which satisfy the equation 
is
Solution
Rearrange the equation to 
. This equation is satisfied whenever 
is a perfect square. There are infinite possible values of 
, and thus the answer is 
See Also
| 1982 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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