Suppose that $a, b, c, k$ are natural numbers with $a, b, c \ge 3$ which fulfill the equation $abc = k^2 + 1$. Show that at least one between $a - 1, b - 1, c -1$ is composite number.
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Source: INAMO Shortlist 2014 N2
Tags: number theory, composite number, Composite, Diophantine equation