x 3 + 5 y 3 + 2 5 z 3 − 1 5 x y z = 0
Find the number of non-negative integral solutions for the equation above.
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A step by deduction to arrive at the solution that you have now, would have been helpful and more convincing.
We can simply use the Well Ordering Principle or The method of Infinite Descent taking the advantage of our given domain. Or else, the option for inequality is also there since our domain is positive. This question can be solved in a lot many methods!! :)
I totally agree Shirsha, I too solved this one by the method of infinite descent or Well Ordering Principle u can say. And also by simple AM-GM right!!
We can rewrite the equation as x 3 + 5 y 3 + 2 5 z 3 = 1 5 x y z
Now, let us apply A M − G M inequality to the left hand side of the equation
i.e., x 3 + 5 y 3 + 2 5 z 3 ≥ 3 3 x 3 . y 3 . z 3 . 5 . 2 5
i.e., x 3 + 5 y 3 + 2 5 z 3 ≥ 3 . 5 x y z
i.e., x 3 + 5 y 3 + 2 5 z 3 ≥ 1 5 x y z
and the equality occurring iff x 3 = 5 y 3 = 2 5 z 3
And by inspection , the only possible solution is x = y = z = 0 .
Hence , no. of solution = 1
A M − G M inequality only works for non-negative real numbers. However in the question, no such condition is mentioned.
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Well the only soln. Is x=y=z=o