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primitive solution

[/ˈprɪmɪtɪv səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: primitive solutions
solução primitiva
1. In mathematics and number theory, a solution to an equation where the variables are coprime (their greatest common divisor is 1)
The equation x² + y² = z² has primitive solutions such as (3, 4, 5) where gcd(3, 4, 5) = 1
A equação x² + y² = z² tem soluções primitivas como (3, 4, 5) onde mdc(3, 4, 5) = 1
2. A basic or fundamental solution that serves as a foundation for generating other solutions
From this primitive solution, we can generate infinitely many other solutions by multiplication
A partir desta solução primitiva, podemos gerar infinitas outras soluções por multiplicação
Synonyms
fundamental solutionbasic solutioncoprime solution
Antonyms
non-primitive solutioncomposite solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução primitiva
Standard mathematical terminology
Portugal
solução primitiva
Standard mathematical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

primitive Pythagorean triple
primitive root modulo n
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