Cube which is One Less than a Square

Theorem

$8$ is the only cube number which is $1$ less than a square:

$2^3 + 1 = 3^2$


Proof

This is a specific instance of 1 plus Perfect Power is not Prime Power except for 9.

$\blacksquare$


Sources

  • 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $8$
  • 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $8$
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