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infinite m = n^2+ n + 1 with pefect square factors

Source: China Northern MO 2023 p6 CNMO

May 5, 2024
number theoryPerfect SquaresPerfect Square

Problem Statement

A positive integer mm is called a beautiful integer if that there exists a positive integer nn such that m=n2+n+1m = n^2+ n + 1. Prove that there are infinitely many beautiful integers with square factors, and the square factors of different beautiful integers are relative prime.