Justify that every prime number except 2 and 3 has the form 6q + 1 or 6q + 5 for some integer q.

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.2: Mathematical Induction
Problem 52E: Given the recursively defined sequence a1=1,a2=3,a3=9, and an=an13an2+9an3, use complete induction...
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1. Justify that every prime number except 2 and 3 has the form 6q + 1 or 6q + 5 for some
integer q.
2. Suppose n > 2 is an integer. Identify a sequence of n – 1 consecutive positive integers
none of which is prime. Justify your answer. (Hint: n! + 2 is divisible by 2 for every
integer n > 2.)
Transcribed Image Text:1. Justify that every prime number except 2 and 3 has the form 6q + 1 or 6q + 5 for some integer q. 2. Suppose n > 2 is an integer. Identify a sequence of n – 1 consecutive positive integers none of which is prime. Justify your answer. (Hint: n! + 2 is divisible by 2 for every integer n > 2.)
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