Is it true that for each even positive integer $n$, the integers $1$ through $n$ can be paired with each other into $\frac{n}{2}$ pairs - so that the product of each pairs, when summed up - gives a prime number?
For example, for $n = 8$, we can pair up $1,7$; $2,8$; $3,6$; $4,5$. Then $1*7+ 2*8+ 3*6+ 4*5$ equals $61$, a prime.....
If this isn't true, find the least counterexample $n$.
Pairing up consecutive numbers may give a prime..(Self-made)
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You cannot say if I fail to recite-
the umpteenth digit of PI,
Whether I'll live - or
whether I may, drown in tub and die.
the umpteenth digit of PI,
Whether I'll live - or
whether I may, drown in tub and die.
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Re: Pairing up consecutive numbers may give a prime..(Self-m
Can you give any hint to find the least counterexample n?