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To: BenLurkin

which can be written as x2 – dy2 = 1.

how about x=2, d=3, y=1?

I must be missing something.


11 posted on 08/10/2022 4:10:38 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (My /s is more true than your /science (or you might mean /seance))
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To: Scrambler Bob

Solved it. Write it down and send it in and wait for your Field’s Medal.


20 posted on 08/10/2022 5:40:33 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Scrambler Bob

“which can be written as x2 – dy2 = 1.

how about x=2, d=3, y=1?

I must be missing something.”

Exactly ... there has to be some trick to it.


25 posted on 08/10/2022 7:11:28 PM PDT by CapnJack ( )
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To: Scrambler Bob

LOL, you’re BRILLIANT!!


32 posted on 08/11/2022 8:29:26 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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