A general solution for a (x+y)^n = x^n + y^n

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The specific question is find all solutions for

$(x+y)^{2012} = x^{2012} + y^{2012}$ but obviously, the number isn't "important."

It would be better to find a general solution for

$(x+y)^{n} = x^{n} + y^{n}$

It is immediately apparent that one possible solution is $(0,0)$ and taking this further

$(0,m)$ and $(m,0)$ where $m$ is an integer when $n$ is even.

However, what about the cases where both $(x,y)$ are not zero?

Possibly $(i,j) \neq 0$

Is this even possible?