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Prime Crossed Factor Puzzle (Posted on 2023-03-18) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Find all possible pairs (x, y) of prime numbers, with x less than or equal to y, and each of x and y being less than 2023, such that:
• y divides x2 + 8 and,
• x divides y2 + 8
Provide valid reasoning as to why there are no further solutions.

*** Extra credit for an analytical solution.

Note: This puzzle is adapted from a problem appearing in the Zhautykov Olympiad.

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 5.0000 (2 votes)

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  Subject Author Date
Possible Solutionbroll2023-03-19 03:38:45
re: Computer solution without extra creditBrian Smith2023-03-18 21:05:44
Some ThoughtsComputer solution without extra creditLarry2023-03-18 08:23:01
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