If $p$, $q$ and $r$ are prime numbers such that their product is $19$
times their sum, find $p^2$ + $q^2$ + $r^2$.
I came across this question in a Math Olympiad Competition and had no idea how to do it. Can anyone help?
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If $p$, $q$ and $r$ are prime numbers such that their product is $19$
times their sum, find $p^2$ + $q^2$ + $r^2$.
I came across this question in a Math Olympiad Competition and had no idea how to do it. Can anyone help?
Best Answer
One of the primes must be $19$, so WLOG $r=19$. Then $(p-1)(q-1)=20$. There aren't too many ways to factorise $20$...