For p an odd prime in Z , Prove: If p=(a)^2 + (b)^2  is possible in Z then   p is not prime in Z[i]

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For p an odd prime in Z ,

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If p=(a)^2 + (b)^2  is possible in Z then   p is not prime in Z[i]

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