SOLUTION: if p-n^2=x and (n+1)^2-p=y then,prove that p-xy is a perfect square.

SOLUTION: if p-n^2=x and (n+1)^2-p=y then,prove that p-xy is a perfect square.

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Question 479507: if p-n^2=x and (n+1)^2-p=y then,prove that p-xy is a perfect square.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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and the proof is complete...
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