Math Problem Statement
Show that an integer of the form 4n + 3 has a prime factor of such form.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Prime Numbers
Arithmetic Progressions
Proof by Contradiction
Formulas
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Theorems
Product of numbers of the form 4k + 1
Contradiction Principle in Proofs
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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