SOLUTION: State the three pairs of positive integers (a,b) that satisfy 3^4 + 2a^b = 3^5. Need answer soon! Thanks.

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Question 1164780: State the three pairs of positive integers (a,b) that satisfy 3^4 + 2a^b = 3^5.
Need answer soon! Thanks.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate , then calculate . Then calculate . Set . Divide both sides by 2. The answer should be obvious by that time. Hint: Look at a table of perfect squares.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it