Problem

Source: JBMO Shortlist 2007 A4

Tags: JBMO, algebra, positive integer



Let $a$ and $ b$ be positive integers bigger than $2$. Prove that there exists a positive integer $k$ and a sequence $n_1, n_2, ..., n_k$ consisting of positive integers, such that $n_1 = a,n_k = b$, and $(n_i + n_{i+1}) | n_in_{i+1}$ for all $i = 1,2,..., k - 1$