Equations with Powers: Solving for n and m

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Homework Statement


It is given that [itex](3+5\sqrt{2})^n=(5+3\sqrt{2})^m[/itex], wgere [itex]n, m[/itex] are natural numbers.

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Show that [itex](3-5\sqrt{2})^n=(5-3\sqrt{2})^m[/itex]
 
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hrach87 said:

Homework Statement


It is given that [itex](3+5\sqrt{2})^n=(5+3\sqrt{2})^m[/itex], where [itex]n, m[/itex] are natural numbers.

Homework Equations


Show that [itex](3-5\sqrt{2})^n=(5-3\sqrt{2})^m[/itex]
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