Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH312/December 2005/Question 01
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True or False Suppose that n is an integer with exactly 3 possible divisors. Then for some prime p. |
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Suppose a number has at least two distinct prime divisors. What is a lower bound on the number of divisors in this case? |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. The answer is true. Suppose that n has at least two distinct positive divisors p and q. Then it has at least 4 prime divisors given by . Thus n must only have one prime divisor. Then if , then n has prime divisors. Thus if we have that which is as claimed in the question. |