3. If 2" – 1 is prime, then n is prime. 4. Let x be a real number. If x > 0, then > 0.

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3. If 2" – 1 is prime, then n is prime.
4. Let x be a real number. If x > 0, then > 0.
Transcribed Image Text:3. If 2" – 1 is prime, then n is prime. 4. Let x be a real number. If x > 0, then > 0.
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