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Vectors With Special Properties

Source: KöMaL A. 744

March 19, 2022
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Problem Statement

Show that for every odd integer N>5N>5 there exist vectors u,v,w\bf u,v,w in (three-dimensional) space which are pairwise perpendicular, not parallel with any of the coordinate axes, have integer coordinates, and satisfy N=u=v=w.N\bf =|u|=|v|=|w|.
Based on problem 2 of the 2018 Kürschák contest