Math Problem Statement
using this formula: N = (p1· p2· p3· . . . · pn) + 1 how can N be a non prime number but p1p2p3*... must be in sequence and N can only be divided by 2 or 3
Solution
To satisfy the conditions in the problem where must be a non-prime number, and , let's break down the steps:
- The sequence must consist of consecutive prime numbers.
- must not be a prime number, meaning it should have divisors other than 1 and itself.
- The divisors of can only be 2 or 3, so must be divisible by either 2 or 3.
Example Process:
Step 1: Choose a sequence of consecutive primes
Start with small prime numbers for the sequence .
For example, let’s take the first three primes:
Step 2: Calculate
Using the formula: In this case, , which is a prime number, so this doesn't work.
Step 3: Try different sequences
Now try four consecutive primes: Again, 211 is a prime number, so it doesn't satisfy the condition.
Step 4: Continue expanding the sequence
Now, try five consecutive primes: 2311 is also a prime number.
Step 5: Adjusting for the divisibility rule
To find that satisfies the condition of being divisible by 2 or 3, we need to experiment further with sequences of primes and verify the conditions.
Final Answer:
The approach is to test sequences of primes and verify if satisfies the conditions. You can continue expanding the prime sequence until becomes divisible by 2 or 3 and is no longer prime. However, there's no straightforward pattern for such sequences; it requires checking larger products.
Would you like to see further calculations with larger primes, or do you have any questions about the process?
5 Related Questions:
- How do prime numbers behave in sequences when multiplied?
- Can a formula like this always generate a prime number?
- How can one prove that a number is divisible only by 2 or 3?
- What methods exist for checking the primality of a large number?
- Why does adding 1 to the product of primes often result in a prime number?
Tip:
When dealing with sequences of prime numbers and checking for divisibility, using a computer algorithm can help quickly test large sequences to see which satisfy the conditions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Prime Numbers
Multiplication of Primes
Divisibility
Formulas
N = (p1 * p2 * p3 * ... * pn) + 1
Theorems
Prime Number Theorem
Divisibility Rules for 2 and 3
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12