SOLUTION: Let n be a positive integer, k the number of prime numbers less than or equal to n, and {{{p[k]}}} the greatest prime number less than or equal to n. Prove that
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Question 1027346: Let n be a positive integer, k the number of prime numbers less than or equal to n, and the greatest prime number less than or equal to n. Prove that
+...+,
where , , , ...,, and are the k prime numbers less than or equal to n.
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is that even true?
For example, if n = 10, then we have
which is a false statement.
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