Are There Odd Solutions for x and y in the Equation 15x² + y² = 2²⁰⁰⁰?

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The discussion revolves around the existence of odd integer solutions for the equation 15x² + y² = 2²⁰⁰⁰. Participants explore the implications of this diophantine equation, examining potential solutions and the conditions under which they may exist.

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  • One participant questions whether there are two odd numbers x and y that satisfy the equation.
  • Another participant presents a form of the diophantine equation and derives solutions for a and b, noting that both must be positive for x and y to be natural numbers.
  • A later reply expresses curiosity about the reasoning behind the proposed solutions and notes a correction in the formulation of a and b, indicating a potential error in the initial claim.
  • One participant suggests that the question remains open, implying uncertainty about the existence of solutions.
  • Another participant proposes that if a solution exists, y must conform to one of four specific forms, indicating a structured approach to finding potential values for y.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence of odd solutions, with multiple competing views and uncertainties remaining in the discussion.

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The discussion highlights limitations related to the positivity of a and b, as well as the implications of the integer parameter t on the potential solutions.

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are there two odd numbers [tex]x,y[/tex]
that are the solutions of the equation [tex]15x^2+y^2=2^{2000}[/tex]
 
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For various reasons, the diophantine equation 15a + b = 2^2000 has the solutions

a = 2^2000 + 2^2000 * t,
b = -14*2^2000 - 15*2^2000 * t,

where t is some integer. Now, if x^2 = a and y^2 = b (with x, y natural), then it's necessary (but obviously not sufficient) that both a and b be positive. This places some severe restrictions on t, in fact, if you try to solve the system

a >= 0
b >= 0

you'll find that t = -1 is the only possibility, but then a = 0, which isn't odd.
 
For various reasons, the diophantine equation 15a + b = 2^2000 has the solutions

a = 2^2000 + 2^2000 * t,
b = -14*2^2000 - 15*2^2000 * t,

I'd be curious to know those reasons... :confused:
 
Damn it, it should be a = 2^2000 + t, b = -14*2^2000 - 15t... I messed up trying to distribute a multiplication over a parenthesis. This breaks the "solution". :(
 
so i suppose the question remains open? :confused:
 
Are you sure it has any solutions?

I've messed about with this and found if there is a solution then y must be one of the 4 forms:

[tex]y = 1 + 30c \quad \text{or} \quad y = 11 + 30c \quad \text{or} \quad y = 19 + 30c \quad \text{or} \quad y = 29 + 30c \quad c \in \mathbb{Z}[/tex]
 
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