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A Math problem related to cryptography
I have been working on some math and C++ code to implement it. The
problem relates to a possible new means of factoring. However, I have run
into a problem which I cannot solve. Indeed it maybe impossible. The
problem is this:
Find and equation using only multiplication, division, GCD, LCM and
powers (not addition or subtraction) in terms of a and b which is equal to
a+b for all Integers. If so desired it can be assumed that a and b are
relative primes with a>b. Note that equivalent problems include but aren't
limited to finding a similar equation for a+1. If other functions such as
logs are required they may be allowed but I would have to look into it.
To encourage people to answer I am offering $20 for a solution and
$10 for a proof that it is impossible. I will judge all answers as to the
validity both in terms of actually being correct (or in the case of a proof
a valid argument) and in that they do not use functions such as addition or
subtraction which are not allowed.
Thanks,
Jeff
P.S. I am very interested in joining the coderpunks list as I do program
and am interested in cryptography as related to programming. If someone
would be kind enough to recommend me I thank you.
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