Solve in positive integers the equation mn1+nm1=2+mn(m+n)m1+n12.
Solution
There are no solutions in positive integers. Without loss of generality, assume that m≥n. If n≥3, then (1+m1)m=k=0∑m(km)mk1<k=0∑mk!1<k=0∑∞k!1=e<n⟹nm1>1+m1 Similarly, mn1>1+n1, whence mn1+nm1>2+m1+n1≥2+mn2>2+mn(m+n)m1+n12. The cases n=1,2 can be solved directly. □
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