For an integer , the tuple is written on a blackboard. On each turn, one can choose two numbers from the tuple such that their sum is a perfect square and swap them to obtain a new tuple. Find all integers for which all permutations of can appear on the blackboard in this way.
Solution
Given the problem, we start with the sequence on a blackboard. The challenge is to determine for which integers , it is possible to obtain every permutation of by repeatedly swapping two numbers whose sum is a perfect square.
First, examine the properties of perfect squares:
### Step 1: Understand the perfect squares
Perfect squares between 2 and need to be considered since possible sums of pairs from range from 3 to . Thus, the possible sums are up to the largest perfect square less than or equal to .
### Step 2: Swapping Criteria
Each swap involves two numbers and such that is a perfect square. The operation allows us to permute values if such sums are possible across all pairs .
### Step 3: Constraint Analysis
For the complete permutation capability, swapping operations should allow transpositions (swap of any two adjacent numbers). To check this:
- Swap Transpositions: For transposition , needs to be a perfect square. Therefore, we need to check:
### Step 4: Explore the Solution
Let's analyze specific values of .
For :
- Consider , then .
- Similarly for values , none of the values is a perfect square, indicating necessary pairs (for adjacent swaps) are not all squares.
### Conclusion:
After evaluating the interchange possibility, it can be determined that for , enough swaps can be accomplished to reach all permutations due to the nature of increments allowing reached sums within perfect squares. Otherwise, for , some crucial swaps remain impossible due to limited sums equaling perfect squares.
Thus, the answer is: