For all solutions of n and m that satisfy.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the equation 3×2m + 1 = n2 for positive integers m and n. Participants explore potential solutions and methods for solving this equation, including factoring and case analysis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the equation 3×2m + 1 = n2 and seeks solutions for positive integers m and n.
  • Another participant provides a specific solution, stating that for m = 3, n = 5 satisfies the equation.
  • A different participant suggests a factoring approach, proposing that 3×2m can be expressed as (n-1)(n+1) and discusses the implications of this factorization.
  • Further, it is noted that one of the factors must be a power of 2, leading to a case analysis based on which factor contains the power of 2.
  • Another participant concludes that the possible pairs (n-1)(n+1) can be (4, 6) or (6, 8), leading to additional solutions for m = 4 and n = 7.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple approaches and solutions, but there is no consensus on a comprehensive method or all possible solutions. The discussion remains open with various perspectives on the problem.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of the factors and the conditions under which the solutions hold may not be fully explored or stated. The dependence on the specific values of m and n is also noted but not resolved.

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[tex]3\times2^{m}+1=n^{2}[/tex]

For some positive integers m and n.
 
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3*2^3+1=5^2
 
A nice way to solve this is to factor:
[tex]3\times 2^m = (n-1)(n+1)[/tex]
Now clearly one factor on the right is a power of 2 since the factor 3 can only occur in one of them. Split it into cases depending on which it is and you should get the answers.
 
of (n-1)(n+1) one factor has to be a power of 2 and the other 2*3=6. so the two possibiltites are 4*6 and 6*8.

So all answers are 3*2^3+1=5^2 and 3*2^4+1=7^2.
 

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