Question

If p₁ and p₂ are two odd prime numbers such that p₁ > p₂, then p₁² – p₂² is
A. an even number
B. an odd number
C. an odd prime number
D. a prime number

Answer 1

Answer:

an even no......... ........

Answer 2

A. an even number

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: p₁ and p₂ are two odd prime numbers such that p₁ > p₂.

Square of an odd prime number will be an odd number. The difference between two odd numbers is always even.

p₁² – p₂² will be an even number.

So Option A is the answer.