Let x and y be positive integers. When is x + y3 a prime number? When is x+y a composite number? Prove your answer. ,3.

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Let x and y be positive integers. When is x
a prime number? When is x+y³ a composite
number? Prove your answer.
+
3.
Transcribed Image Text:Let x and y be positive integers. When is x a prime number? When is x+y³ a composite number? Prove your answer. + 3.
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