Question

If p is a prime number and p divides k^2,than p divides ___
a) k+3
b) 3k-1
c) k
d) 3k+2​

Answer 1

Answer:

k is the right answer :)

Answer 2

Answer:

c)k

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the prime number p be 2 and k be 4

Then k^2=4^2=16

Given that p divides k^2

2 divides 16

Also 2 divides 4

Hence,

p divides k