Let $p$ a prime number. Can we find an integer $m$ such that: $$2^{2p-2}-2^{p}+3=m²$$
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$$2^{2p-2}-2^{p}+3=(2^{p-1})^2-2\cdot 2^{p-1}+3=(2^{p-1}-1)^2+2=m²$$
Does there exist two elements $s$ and $t$ from $\Bbb Z$ such that $s^2-t^2=2$?
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@ paul: No. there is not – DER Oct 15 '14 at 10:58
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@DER: So such $m$ does not exist! – Paul Oct 15 '14 at 11:07