On a method of solving a class of Diophantine equations

Grinstead, Charles M.

doi:10.1090/S0025-5718-1978-0491480-0

On a method of solving a class of Diophantine equations
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Math. Comp. 32 (1978), 936-940 Request permission

Abstract:

An elementary method for solving simultaneous Diophantine equations is given. This method will in general lead quickly to a solution-free region on the order of $1 < x < {10^{{{10}^{50}}}}$. The method is illustrated by applying it to a set of Diophantine equations.

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