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Number Theory | Part II, 2012

Define the discriminant of the binary quadratic form f(x,y)=ax2+bxy+cy2f(x, y)=a x^{2}+b x y+c y^{2}.

Assuming that this form is positive definite, define what it means for ff to be reduced.

Show that there are precisely two reduced positive definite binary quadratic forms of discriminant 35-35.

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