Novel Multiplication and Division by odd squares

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The discussion centers on a novel approach to multiplication and division involving odd integers and their squares, specifically using the notation n X A_i, where A_i represents odd integers. The key finding is that the multiplication operation is commutative, demonstrated through the equation n X A_i X A_j X A_k = n X A_k X A_j X A_i. A specific transformation is introduced, defined as n ∘ x = n x + k(x - 1), with k set to -1/8 for this context. The proof of this transformation is straightforward and confirms the commutative property of the defined operation.

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let A_i be an odd integer, s_i be the square of a_i and t_i be the triangular number, (s_i -1)/8. Same for a_j , s_j, t_j, etc. Define Multiplication of n X A_i , etc to be n * s_i - t_j and division to be the reverse of this process. I found that

n X A_i X A_j X A_k = n X A_k X A_j X A_i = n X A_j X A_k X A_i etc.


for instance ((((4 * 9 - 1)*49 - 6)*25 -3) + 1) / 9 = (4*25-3)*49-6 = (4*49-6) * 25 - 3 = B

8*4-1 = 31 and 8*B - 1 = 31*25*49

Is there a simple way to prove this general result?
 
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n X A_i X A_j X A_k = n X A_k X A_j X A_i = n X A_j X A_k X A_i

I can barely make this out, since you didn't format it.
If I'm reading it right, this just follows from the commutativity of multiplication.
 
ramsey2879 said:
Is there a simple way to prove this general result?
Yes, removing all unnecessary notation, the result your are looking for is the following:

Let k be a real number. For real numbers n and x, define n\circx=nx+k(x-1). Then (n\circx)\circy=n\circ(xy).

The proof of this is trivial, and your result is the special case of k=-1/8, and where nXa=n\circa2.
 

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