Show that if 2n- 1 is prime, then n is prime. [Hint: Use

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Problem 19E

Show that if 2n- 1 is prime, then n is prime. [Hint: Use the identity 2ab- 1 = (2a - 1). (2a(b-2+......+2a+1).]

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QUESTION:

Problem 19E

Show that if 2n- 1 is prime, then n is prime. [Hint: Use the identity 2ab- 1 = (2a - 1). (2a(b-2+......+2a+1).]

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We have to show that if is  prime then  n is prime.

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