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We must have <math>(x-y)</math> and <math>(x+y)</math> as both even or else x,y would not be an integer. We first give a factor of two to both <math>(x-y)</math> and <math>(x+y)</math>. We have <math>2^6*5^6</math> left. Since there are <math>7*7=49</math> factors of <math>2^6*5^6</math>, and since both x and y can be negative, this gives us <math>49\cdot2=98</math> lattice points. | We must have <math>(x-y)</math> and <math>(x+y)</math> as both even or else x,y would not be an integer. We first give a factor of two to both <math>(x-y)</math> and <math>(x+y)</math>. We have <math>2^6*5^6</math> left. Since there are <math>7*7=49</math> factors of <math>2^6*5^6</math>, and since both x and y can be negative, this gives us <math>49\cdot2=98</math> lattice points. | ||
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Problem
A point whose coordinates are both integers is called a lattice point. How many lattice points lie on the hyperbola 
?
Solution
We must have 
and 
as both even or else x,y would not be an integer. We first give a factor of two to both and . We have 
left. Since there are 
factors of , and since both x and y can be negative, this gives us 
lattice points.
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