August 19–August 25, 2008

Problem

Find all integers x, y, and z so that x3 + y3 + z3 = x + y + z = 3.

Solution

here.

List of solvers

Ian Zemke, Jizhou Li (undergrad); Koopa Koo, Jacob Lewis, Dustin Moody (graduate); Steve Wilmarth, Lawrence Hon, Lloyd Sakazaki, Mike Goodman (outside).

Koopa Koo wins the prize!