Prove that all even perfect numbers n is of the form (2-1)2P-1, where 2P-1 is prime. 11
Prove that all even perfect numbers n is of the form (2-1)2P-1, where 2P-1 is prime. 11
Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.4: Mathematical Induction
Problem 4ECP
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