Let p be an arbitrary prime number larger than 4.
Show that (p^2 - 1) is a multiple of 24.
Mathematics puzzle 2
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Mathematics puzzle 2
by Xenomorgue on Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:54 am
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by Xenomorgue on Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:13 am
Too difficult or too easy? 
Well, here is a slightly tougher one.
Let p be an arbitrary prime number larger than 6.
Let q be given by q = p^4 - 10*(p^2) + 9.
Show that q is a multiple of 1920.
Well, here is a slightly tougher one.
Let p be an arbitrary prime number larger than 6.
Let q be given by q = p^4 - 10*(p^2) + 9.
Show that q is a multiple of 1920.
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