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1.4 A: Proof

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Question 55
i.

A digital signal processor generates a sequence of values based on prime numbers. Prove that for all prime numbers, ppp, such that 5≤p≤135 \le p \le 135≤p≤13,

p2−1 is a multiple of 24 p^2 - 1 \text{ is a multiple of } 24 p2−1 is a multiple of 24
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ii.

Use proof by contradiction to show that for any positive integer nnn,

n2+2 is not a multiple of 4 n^2 + 2 \text{ is not a multiple of } 4 n2+2 is not a multiple of 4
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1.4 A: Proof Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Maths 1.4 A: Proof with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 107 questions covering 1.4.1 Structure and methods of proof, matched to the AQA A Level Maths (7357) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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