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> So the the author continues to "explore the converse" by trying p=3 and p=5. That's to set it up for the case of 561, assuming the converse holds and it is a
by tgv 3y ago
> So the the author continues to "explore the converse" by trying p=3 and p=5.
That's to set it up for the case of 561, assuming the converse holds and it is a good test for primes. It's a bit long-winded, but acceptable (IMO).
- tromp 3y agoThat case should be set up by trying all composites under 561 first...