Problem

Source: IMO Shortlist 1992, Problem 1

Tags: algebra, polynomial, Vieta, quadratics, number theory, IMO Shortlist



Prove that for any positive integer $ m$ there exist an infinite number of pairs of integers $ (x, y)$ such that (i) $ x$ and $ y$ are relatively prime; (ii) $ y$ divides $ x^2 + m$; (iii) $ x$ divides $ y^2 + m.$ (iv) $ x + y \leq m + 1-$ (optional condition)