n=sum of a perfect square plus a perfect cube
Source: Argentina 2005 OMA L3 p4
May 12, 2024
number theoryperfect cubePerfect Squaregeometry3D geometry
Problem Statement
We will say that a positive integer is a winner if it can be written as the sum of a perfect square plus a perfect cube. For example, is a winner because .
Gabriel chooses two positive integers, r and s, and Germán must find positive integers such that for each , the numbers and are winners.
Prove that Germán can always achieve his goal.