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 a composite number, we need to ensure that it has divisors other than 1 and itself.
We know that:
This expression is a power of 3 for any integer , which implies that for any , is a composite number. A composite number has at least one divisor other than 1 and itself, and powers of 3 (other than ) 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
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