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On Sets of Integers where Each Pair Sums to a Square

Number Theory 2009-09-10 v1

Abstract

We discuss the problem of finding distinct integer sets {x1,x2,...,xn}\{x_1,x_2,...,x_n\} where each sum xi+xj,ijx_i+x_j, i \ne j is a square, and n7n \le 7. We confirm minimal results of Lagrange and Nicolas for n=5n=5 and for the related problem with triples. We provide new solution sets for n=6n=6 to add to the single known set. This provides new information for problem D15 in Guy's {\it Unsolved Problems in Number Theory}

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@article{arxiv.0909.1666,
  title  = {On Sets of Integers where Each Pair Sums to a Square},
  author = {Allan J. MacLeod},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0909.1666},
  year   = {2009}
}