Re: HSC 2013 4U Marathon
Expressing 957 in its prime factors: 3*11*29
Now, a^2 - b^2 = (a-b)(a+b)=957
So now, take turns making a+b and a-b, from the factors of 957.
1.
let a+b=957
a-b=1
2a=958
therefore, a = 479, b=478
2.
let a+b=3*11
a-b=29
2a=62
therefore, a=31, b=2
3.
let...