There exists an integer m > 3 such that m2 – 1 is prime. The above statement is due to proof by negation, by factoring the polynomial and showing that the two parts become r = n*s. O cannot be determined O irrational O false O true A Moving to the next question prevents changes to this answer.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 28E: Let and be positive integers. If and is the least common multiple of and , prove that . Note...
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There exists an integer m > 3 such that m² – 1 is prime.
The above statement is
due to proof by negation, by factoring the polynomial and showing that the two parts become r = n*s.
cannot be determined
irrational
false
true
A Moving to the next question prevents changes to this answer.
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