(In reply to
unique solution? by Dennis)
I agree with Dennis. I solved the equation for m and factored the resulting rational expression:
m = 4(n+1)(n-1)/n(3n-4)
Because m must be an integer, n(3n-4) has to divide evenly into 4(n+1)(n-1). This means that all factors of n must divide BOTH the denominator AND the numerator here. Because nonunit factors of n cannot also be factors of (n+1) or (n-1), we know that n must be a factor of 4. Hence, I only have to check the cases n=1,-1,2,-2,4, and -4. It is simple to show that the only possible value resulting in a nonzero integral value for m is n=2.
The solution is n=2, m=3. I agree with Dennis' claim that it is unique.
Thank you K Sengupta for the puzzle!!
-John