Siegel identity

In mathematics, Siegel's identity refers to one of two formulae that are used in the resolution of Diophantine equations.

Statement
The first formula is

The second is

Application
The identities are used in translating Diophantine problems connected with integral points on hyperelliptic curves into S-unit equations.

See also
 Siegel formula

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Category:Mathematical identities
Category:Diophantine equations