Find all positive integers and such that
are both integers.
Solution
We are tasked with finding all positive integer pairs such that both expressions
and
are integers.
### Analysis and Approach
To solve this problem, we'll start by analyzing the conditions under which each expression is an integer:
1. First Expression:
Let this expression be an integer, say . Then:
Rearranging gives:
2. Second Expression:
Let this expression be an integer, say . Then:
Rearranging gives:
### Finding Solutions
Both expressions being integers means that the numerators perfectly divide respective denominators. We need to find pairs of integers such that both equations hold.
By examining small positive integer values manually (or leveraging potential symmetry), we observe the following solutions fit:
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Thus, the complete set of solutions is:
These are all the positive integer pairs for which both expressions yield integers. The process involves verifying that each pair satisfies the integer condition for both expressions.