Doashl3599
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Here is the problem that has got me stumped.
Mathematicians have been searching for a formula that yields prime numbers. One such formula was x (squared)-x+41. Select some numbers for x, substitute them in the formula, and see if prime numbers occur. Try to find a number for x that when substituted in the formula yields a composite number.
I haven't got a clue of how to figure the formula.
Please help.
So lost
Dori
Mathematicians have been searching for a formula that yields prime numbers. One such formula was x (squared)-x+41. Select some numbers for x, substitute them in the formula, and see if prime numbers occur. Try to find a number for x that when substituted in the formula yields a composite number.
I haven't got a clue of how to figure the formula.
Please help.
So lost
Dori