Mathematics A-Level
infinity of primes
What infinity of primes means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of infinity of primes
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Proved by assuming a finite set of primes and constructing N, which implies either N is prime or has a prime factor not in the list.
Topics that use infinity of primes
- Proof (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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