MHB Find Sum of 4 Different Natural Numbers with $(7-m)(7-n)(7-p)(7-q)=4$

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The equation $(7-m)(7-n)(7-p)(7-q)=4$ requires finding four distinct natural numbers \(m, n, p, q\). The factors of 4 can be expressed as products of integers, leading to potential combinations for \(7-m, 7-n, 7-p, 7-q\). By testing combinations of these factors, valid sets of \(m, n, p, q\) can be derived, ensuring they remain distinct and natural. The final goal is to calculate \(7m + 7n + 7p + 7q\) based on the identified values. The solution ultimately reveals the sum in a straightforward manner.
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$m,n,p,q\in N$
$m\neq n\neq p\neq q$
and $(7-m)(7-n)(7-p)(7-q)=4$
find:$7m+7n+7p+7q=?$
 
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Albert said:
$m,n,p,q\in N$
$m\neq n\neq p\neq q$
and $(7-m)(7-n)(7-p)(7-q)=4$
find:$7m+7n+7p+7q=?$

let 7-m < 7-n < 7-p < 7- q without loss of generality

product of 4 different numbers is 4 so they are -2,-1, 1 , 2

so 7-m + 7-n + 7- p + 7- q = 0 or m+n+p+q = 28

so 7m + 7n + 7p + 7q = 196
 

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