Are there any integer solutions for the equation $$2^x+2=5^y$$ Similarly, are there any solutions to $$2^x-2=5^y$$ I ask the second because I'm not sure if they are answered similarly. Put qualitatively, are there any powers of 2 and 5 that are exactly 2 apart?
2026-04-07 07:47:43.1775548063
Integer solutions to an exponential equation $2^x\pm2=5^y$
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The left side is even if $x>0$. If $x$ is $0$, there is no solution. If $x<0$ then $1<2^x+2<5$ and $2^x-2<0$.