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Problem E
Points on an Ellipse

The graph of (x+1)2+(y2)2=100 is a circle with centre (1,2) and radius 10.

The graph of 10x26xy+4x+y2=621 is shown below. The shape of this curve is known as an ellipse.

A closed curve forming a shape like a circle that has been
horizontally compressed and then rotated.

List all the ordered pairs (x,y) of non-negative integers x and y that satisfy the equation 10x26xy+4x+y2=621.

Note: When solving this problem, it might be useful to use the following idea.

By completing the square, x2+y2+2x4y=95 can be rewritten as (x+1)2+(y2)2=100 One solution to this equation is (x,y)=(5,10).