• Title of article

    On the Diophantine Equation x² + 4.7^b = y^2r

  • Author/Authors

    Yow, K. S. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Institute for Mathematical Research, Malaysia , Sapar, S. H. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Institute for Mathematical Research, Malaysia , Atan, K. A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Institute for Mathematical Research, Malaysia

  • From page
    443
  • To page
    457
  • Abstract
    This paper investigates and determines the solutions for the Diophantine equation x² + 4.7^b = y^2r, where x, y, b are all positive intergers and r 1. By substituting the values of r and b respectively, generators of x and yr can be determined and classified into different categories. Then, by using geometric progression method, a general formula for each category can be obtained. The necessary conditions to obtain the integral solutions of x and y are also investigated.
  • Keywords
    Diophantine equation , generator , geometric progression
  • Journal title
    Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
  • Journal title
    Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
  • Record number

    2650949