A number theory problem by karthik r k

For integers n>1,

n^4 + 4 is

prime not a prime can't determine

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2 solutions

Paul Ryan Longhas
Jan 27, 2015

n^{4} + 4 => (n^{4} + 4n^{2} + 4) - 4n^{2} => (n+2)^2 - 1. Therefore,....

Karthik R K
Jan 27, 2015

The polynomial factors.

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