+958 If $a$ and $b$ are positive integers for which $ab - 3a + 4b = 131$, what is the minimal possible value of $|a - b|$?
+49 If we use SFFT to factor this expression, we get (a+4)(b−3)=119. Because 119 is 7*17, there are only limited cases. We are trying to get the smallest absolute value, meaning a=13 and b=10. Therefore, the minimal possible value of |a−b| is 3.
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+49 If we use SFFT to factor this expression, we get (a+4)(b−3)=119. Because 119 is 7*17, there are only limited cases. We are trying to get the smallest absolute value, meaning a=13 and b=10. Therefore, the minimal possible value of |a−b| is 3.
Feel free to tell me if I did anything wrong! :D
