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Puzzle 490. 2^n-2^k+1, a square

Sebastian Martin Ruiz  sent the following puzzle:

For all even n exists k that 2^n-2^k+1 is a square.
Is trivial k=n/2+1 then 2^n-2^(n/2+1)+1=(2^(n/2)-1)^2.

But for odd n ?

I have obtained only three solutions:

2^5-2^3+1=5^2

2^7-2^3+1=11^2

2^15-2^3+1= 181^2


Q1. Can you find solutions other than 5, 7 & 15?

Q2. Is always k=3?

 

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