7. Suppose that m, n E N are two consecutive numbers such that both m > n > 2. Prove that if n is a prime number, then m must be composite.

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7. Suppose that m, n e N are two consecutive numbers such that both m >n > 2. Prove that if n is a prime
number, then m must be composite.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Suppose that m, n e N are two consecutive numbers such that both m >n > 2. Prove that if n is a prime number, then m must be composite.
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