Math Problem Statement

9 to the power of n plus 2, what is the least possible natural number of n to make this a composite number

Solution

To make 9n+29^{n+2} a composite number, we need to ensure that it has divisors other than 1 and itself.

We know that: 9n+2=(32)n+2=32(n+2)9^{n+2} = (3^2)^{n+2} = 3^{2(n+2)}

This expression is a power of 3 for any integer nn, which implies that for any nn, 9n+29^{n+2} is a composite number. A composite number has at least one divisor other than 1 and itself, and powers of 3 (other than 313^1) always have divisors other

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Exponents
Composite Numbers

Formulas

9^{n+2} = (3^2)^{n+2} = 3^{2(n+2)}

Theorems

Definition of Composite Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12