Solving Diophantine Equations Involving GCD and Divisibility

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In summary, the problem states that gcd(a,b)=1, a divides n, and b divides n, and we need to prove that ab divides n. To do so, we can use the fact that ax+by=1 for some integer x and y. Multiplying the equation by n, we get n=nax+nby. By using the fact that both a and b divide n, we can conclude that ab also divides n. For the second problem, expanding (2n)!/(2^n*n!) may help prove that it is an odd number when n is a nonnegative integer.
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Homework Statement


Suppose that gcd(a,b)=1 and that a|n and b|n. Prove that ab|n.


Homework Equations


Since we know that gcd(a,b)=1, we can say that ax+by=1 for some x,y as elements of the integer set.


The Attempt at a Solution


My professor said I should multiply the entire equation by n, but I still can't figure it out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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I also have another problem that takes priority over this one if anybody can help.

Prove that (2n)!/(2^n*n!) is an odd number when n is a nonnegative integer.
 
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If you multiply the equation by n, you get n=nax+nby. Now use the fact that both a & b divide n.

For your second problem, have you tried expanding (2n)!/(2^n*n!) out?
 

1. What is a Diophantine equation?

A Diophantine equation is a type of mathematical equation in which the solutions are required to be integers or whole numbers. It is named after the ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus.

2. What is the general form of a Diophantine equation?

The general form of a Diophantine equation is ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are integers and x and y are the unknown variables. This form is known as a linear Diophantine equation.

3. What is the purpose of finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) in Diophantine equations?

The GCD is used to find the smallest possible integer solutions to Diophantine equations. It helps reduce the number of possible solutions and can lead to a more efficient solution method.

4. Are there any practical applications of Diophantine equations?

Yes, Diophantine equations have many practical applications in fields such as cryptography, engineering, and computer science. They are also used in solving real-world problems involving integer solutions.

5. Is there a general method for solving Diophantine equations?

Unfortunately, there is no single general method for solving all types of Diophantine equations. However, there are various techniques and methods that can be used depending on the specific form of the equation. These include factoring, modular arithmetic, and the Euclidean algorithm.

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