A student named Elena makes the claim that there is a finite set of prime numbers P={p1,p2,p3,…,pk}P = \{p_1, p_2, p_3, \dots, p_k\}P={p1,p2,p3,…,pk} where pk p_k\,pk is the largest prime. Use the method of proof by contradiction to show that Elena's claim is incorrect, and thus prove that there are infinitely many prime numbers.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Algebraic Methods with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 100 questions covering 1.1 Proof by Contradiction, 1.2 Algebraic Fractions, 1.3 Partial Fractions, 1.4 Repeated Factors, and 1.5 Algebraic Division, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) 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.