Let $x, y$ and $z$ be positive integers with $x<y$. It appears that the quantity $$(y^2z^3-x)(y^2z^3+3x)$$ is never a perfect square (integer). Why? A proof? I'm not sure if it is easy.
Why is this not a perfect integer?
T. Amdeberhan
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