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Method to solve system of exponential sums of the form $a^x+b^x=c$ given more equations than variables [closed]
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For example, let's say I have the following equations.
\begin{gather*}
a^{x-1}+b^{x-1}=337 \\
a^{x}+b^{x}=1267 \\
a^{x+1}+b^{x+1}=4825 \\
a^{x+2}+b^{x+2}=18751.
\end{gather*}
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