Some Quartic Expressions Sum to Fourth Powers (Posted on 2023-07-04)
Find all possible sextuplets (x,y,z,p,q,r) of positive integers that satisfy this system of equations:
x4+14xy+1 = p4
y4+14yz+1 = q4
z4+14xz+1 = r4
Prove that there are no further valid sextuplets satsfying the given conditions.
Notes: • Adapted from a problem appearing in Soros Math Olympiad.
• Computer program assisted solutions are welcome, but a semi-analytic solution is preferred.