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15 integers in (1 -2023) such that the sum of a few is not m^2, m^3, m^n

Source: 2023 Mathematics Regional Olympiad of Mexico West P4

October 21, 2024
number theoryPerfect PowersPerfect powerPerfect Squareperfect cube

Problem Statement

Prove that you can pick 1515 distinct positive integers between 11 and 20232023, such that each one of them and the sum between some of them is never a perfect square, nor a perfect cube or any other greater perfect power.