Show that there are no integers a, b such that a² + 2ab+26² = 100000000003. Hint. Use mod 4 congruences.

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Show that there are no integers a, b such that a² + 2ab +26²
100000000003. Hint. Use mod 4 congruences.
Transcribed Image Text:(3) Show that there are no integers a, b such that a² + 2ab +26² 100000000003. Hint. Use mod 4 congruences.
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