Question

If p & p^2+8 are both prime numbers, prove that p=3

Answer 1

Answer:

p=3 and 3 is a prime number

p^2+8= 3^2+8

         = 9+8

         = 17

And 17 is a prime number because it can only be divided by 1 and itself.

Therefore, p=3 in the equation p & p^2+8 are prime numbers, is correct

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