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We didn't talk about prime numbers in my class, but several of the homework problems mention them.
For instance:
Prove that if every even natural number greater than 2 is the sum of two primes, then every odd natural number greater than 5 is the sume of three primes.
Assume that n is an even natural number and n is greater than 2.
Then n=2k, where k is an integer, and 2k is greater than 2.
But how do I define a prime number in a proof?
Any hints/help would be appreciated!
For instance:
Prove that if every even natural number greater than 2 is the sum of two primes, then every odd natural number greater than 5 is the sume of three primes.
Assume that n is an even natural number and n is greater than 2.
Then n=2k, where k is an integer, and 2k is greater than 2.
But how do I define a prime number in a proof?
Any hints/help would be appreciated!