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7 x4^n = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + d^2
Source: Switzerland - 2005 Swiss MO Final Round p7
12/26/2022
Let
n
≥
1
n\ge 1
n
≥
1
be a natural number. Determine all positive integer solutions of the equation
7
⋅
4
n
=
a
2
+
b
2
+
c
2
+
d
2
.
7 \cdot 4^n = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + d^2.
7
⋅
4
n
=
a
2
+
b
2
+
c
2
+
d
2
.
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