Prove that there are no 3 consecutive odd prime numbers, that is, for any odd p ≥ 5, at least one of p, p + 2, p + 4 is composite.

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 5E: Prove that if p and q are distinct primes, then there exist integers m and n such that pm+qn=1.
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Prove that there are no 3 consecutive odd prime numbers, that is, for any odd p ≥ 5, at least one of p, p + 2, p + 4 is composite.

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