Prove that x²+y²+z² isn't prime

  • Context: MHB 
  • Thread starter Thread starter anemone
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Prime
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on proving that the expression \(x^2 + y^2 + z^2\) cannot be a prime number under the condition that \(x, y, z\) are nonzero integers with \(x \neq z\) and the ratio \(\frac{x}{z} = \frac{x^2 + y^2}{y^2 + z^2}\). Participants emphasize the importance of this relationship in establishing the non-primality of the sum of squares. The proof hinges on manipulating the given ratio to derive contradictions when assuming \(x^2 + y^2 + z^2\) is prime.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of integer properties and prime numbers
  • Familiarity with algebraic manipulation and ratios
  • Knowledge of quadratic forms and their implications
  • Basic experience with mathematical proofs and logic
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the properties of prime numbers and their characteristics
  • Explore algebraic identities related to sums of squares
  • Learn about integer ratios and their implications in number theory
  • Investigate advanced proof techniques in mathematics, such as contradiction and induction
USEFUL FOR

Mathematicians, students studying number theory, and anyone interested in proofs involving integers and prime number properties.

anemone
Gold Member
MHB
POTW Director
Messages
3,851
Reaction score
115
Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be nonzero integers, $x\ne z$ such that $\dfrac{x}{z}=\dfrac{x^2+y^2}{y^2+z^2}$.

Prove that $x^2+y^2+z^2$ cannot be a prime.
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
anemone said:
Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be nonzero integers, $x\ne z$ such that $\dfrac{x}{z}=\dfrac{x^2+y^2}{y^2+z^2}$.

Prove that $x^2+y^2+z^2$ cannot be a prime.

Hello.

\dfrac{x}{z}-1=\dfrac{x^2+y^2}{y^2+z^2}-1

\dfrac{x-z}{z}=\dfrac{x^2-z^2}{y^2+z^2}

\dfrac{1}{z}=\dfrac{x+z}{y^2+z^2}

y^2+z^2=xz+z^2 \rightarrow{}y^2=xz1º) Let \ d \in{\mathbb{Z}}/ \ d|x \ and \ d|z \rightarrow{ } d|(x^2+y^2+z^2)2º) For \ x,z \ coprime \rightarrow{}y^2=a^2b^2/ a,b \in{\mathbb{Z}}/ \ x=a^2 \ and \ z=b^2

x^2+y^2+z^2=a^4+a^2b^2+b^4=(a^2+ab+b^2)(a^2-ab+b^2)

Regards.
 
Good job, mente oscura and thanks for participating!:)
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K