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If p is a positive integer and
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08 Sep 2021, 22:48
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Given the statement, P must be an integer such that \(P^2\) is divisible by 12. Let's start by writing the multiples of 12 to see if we get a perfect square.
12, 24, 36, 48,....
Notice that 36 is a perfect square of 6. Hence P=6.
Re: If p is a positive integer and
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09 Sep 2021, 08:59
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Since \(p^2\) is divisible by 12, which means by prime factorization, \(12 = 2^2 * 3\). so \(P^2\) is also divisible by \(2^2 * 3^2\), since there can't be odd powered when P is squared. So for \(p^3\), it should be \(2^3 * 3^3 = 6^3\).