Linear Combinations of Semiprimes
Problem 278
Given the values of integers , consider the linear combination
, using only integer values .
, using only integer values .
Note that for a given set of , it may be that not all values of are possible.
For instance, if and , there are no and such that could be
or .
In fact, is the largest impossible value of for and .
We therefore call .
Similarly, it can be shown that and .
For instance, if and , there are no and such that could be
or .
In fact, is the largest impossible value of for and .
We therefore call .
Similarly, it can be shown that and .
Find , where , and are prime numbers and .