Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve the problem, we need to find the sum of all positive integers not exceeding such that for every divisor of , the expression is prime.
Analyzing the Condition is Prime
For any , the divisors and pair up, and should be a prime number. This implies the structure of must be such that the sum is prime for all divisors .
Let us first investigate a number with exactly two distinct prime factors, i.e., .
Given the condition, must be prime for all divisors . Consider the following cases:
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Case for some prime :
- Here, the divisors of are .
- The sums are , , , ..., all of which must be prime.
- This situation generally requires to be of a special form.
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Case where and are distinct primes:
- Here, divisors are .
- The sums are , , , and , which are unlikely to all be primes.
The analysis shows that the number must be of the form where is a prime number. We need to check which powers satisfy the given condition.
Determining Valid Values of
For the simplest case:
- where is prime, we have divisors and , and must be prime. This condition trivially holds if (since is prime).
To explore higher powers:
- If , the divisors are .
- gives , , and . must be prime, which is impossible unless .
Thus, is a suitable candidate.
Check the Condition for
For , divisors are :
- , , ..., all need to be primes.
Specifically:
- For , , , etc., the conditions work well.
Sum All Valid
To satisfy the condition, , where .
Find the maximum : So ranges from 0 to 26.
Sum:
Therefore, the sum of all such numbers is .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Divisors
Prime Numbers
Exponential Functions
Formulas
d + n/d (where d is a divisor of n)
Theorems
Properties of Prime Numbers
Divisor Function
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level