Pairs satisfying difference of squares
CAT 2019 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Number theory
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2019 Slot 2 paper. It tests Number theory. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
How many pairs of satisfy the equation ?
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Answer
4
Explanation
Rearrange as .
Since , the factor pairs of 105 where are:
For each pair , and . Since both and are odd, and are always integers.
Thus, there are 4 positive integer pairs .
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