On the Diophantine Equation $left(9d^2 + 1right)^x + left(16d^2 - 1right)^y = (5d)^z$ Regarding Terai's Conjecture

Authors : Tuba Çokoksen, Murat Alan

Pages : 72-84

Doi:10.53570/jnt.1479551

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study proves that the Diophantine equation $\\left(9d^2+1\\right)^x+\\left(16d^2-1\\right)^y=(5d)^z$ has a unique positive integer solution $(x,y,z)=(1,1,2)$, for all $d>1$. The proof employs elementary number theory techniques, including linear forms in two logarithms and Zsigmondy\'s Primitive Divisor Theorem, specifically when $d$ is not divisible by $5$. In cases where $d$ is divisible by $5$, an alternative method utilizing linear forms in p-adic logarithms is applied.
Keywords : Terai, Diophantine equations, primitive divisor theorem

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