Odd-powered triples and Pellian sequences

J. V. Leyendekkers and A. G. Shannon
Notes on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics, ISSN 1310–5132
Volume 18, 2012, Number 3, Pages 8–12
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J. V. Leyendekkers
Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

A. G. Shannon
Faculty of Engineering & IT, University of Technology
Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia

Abstract

Even and odd integers of the form Nm in the modular ring Z4 have rows with elements which satisfy Pellian recurrence relations from which Pythagorean triples can form when m = 2. When m is odd, they have different and incompatible Pellian row structure and triples are not formed.

Keywords

  • Modular rings
  • Integer structure analysis
  • Pellian sequences
  • Pythagorean triples
  • Triangular numbers
  • Pentagonal numbers

AMS Classification

  • 11A41
  • 11A07

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Leyendekkers, J. V., & Shannon, A. G. (2012). Odd-powered triples and Pellian sequences. Notes on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics, 18(3), 8-12.

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