Example of Non-Square Relatively Prime Integers w/ Square Product

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of relatively prime integers a and b whose product is a square. It is shown that a and b are not necessarily squares, and it is asked what they are if they are not squares. The discussion also considers the prime factors of a and b and the fact that integers can be both negative and positive.
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If a and b are relatively prime integers whose product is a square, show by means of an example that a and b are not necessarily squares. If they are not squares, what are they?

Unless I read this question wrong I have not found and answer from 1 to 40... a little frustrated if anybody can help out.
 
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[tex]\mathbb{Z} = \{ 0,\, 1,\, \dots ,\, 40,\, 41\, \dots \}\ \mathbf{\cup \ \{-1,\, -2,\, \dots \}}[/tex]

Start with the assumption that a and b are coprime integers whose product is square. What can you deduce about the prime factors of a and b? You should be able to deduce something almost like that a and b should both be square, but the fact that you're looking for integers will provide a loophole.
 
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AKG said:
[tex]\mathbb{Z} = \{ 0,\, 1,\, \dots ,\, 40,\, 41\, \dots \}\ \mathbf{\cup \ \{-1,\, -2,\, \dots \}}[/tex]
Start with the assumption that a and b are coprime integers whose product is square. What can you deduce about the prime factors of a and b? You should be able to deduce something almost like that a and b should both be square, but the fact that you're looking for integers will provide a loophole.
To clarify you must account for the fact that integers are both negative and positive. Remember that a square can not be negative, but that coprime factors can.
 

FAQ: Example of Non-Square Relatively Prime Integers w/ Square Product

What is an example of non-square relatively prime integers with a square product?

An example of non-square relatively prime integers with a square product is 3 and 5. These two numbers are relatively prime because they do not share any common factors other than 1. When multiplied together, the product is 15, which is a square number (3x5=15).

How can two integers be relatively prime if they have a square product?

Two integers can be relatively prime and still have a square product if the square root of their product is an irrational number. For example, 2 and 3 are relatively prime and their product is 6, which is not a perfect square. However, the square root of 6 is approximately 2.45, which is an irrational number.

Are there any common factors between non-square relatively prime integers with a square product?

No, there are no common factors between non-square relatively prime integers with a square product. This is because if there were any common factors, the product would also be a perfect square.

Can there be more than two non-square relatively prime integers with a square product?

Yes, there can be more than two non-square relatively prime integers with a square product. For example, 2, 3, and 5 are all relatively prime to each other and their product is 30, which is a square number (2x3x5=30).

How do non-square relatively prime integers with a square product relate to mathematical concepts?

Non-square relatively prime integers with a square product relate to mathematical concepts such as prime numbers, relatively prime numbers, and perfect squares. These numbers also have applications in cryptography and number theory.

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