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Prime or Composite? (3) (Posted on 2023-06-10) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Each of a, b, c, x, y, and z is an integer that satisfy this relationship:
         ayz = bzx = cxy
Can a+b+c+x+y+z be a prime number?

If so, provide an example.
If not, prove it with valid reasoning.

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 5.0000 (1 votes)

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re: Solution | Comment 2 of 3 |
(In reply to Solution by Brian Smith)

I wonder (idly) if allowing some of the variables to be negative integers allows for any relaxation of your treatment. 

Edited on June 10, 2023, 2:44 pm
  Posted by Steven Lord on 2023-06-10 14:43:46

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