Problem

Source: 2023 NZMO - New Zealand Maths Olympiad Round 2 p5

Tags: algebra, system of equations



Let $x, y$ and $z$ be real numbers such that: $x^2 = y + 2$, and $y^2 = z + 2$, and $z^2 = x + 2$. Prove that $x + y + z$ is an integer.