Discover Dirichlet's Theorem
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Dirichlet's theorem states that for any two positive coprime integers a and d, there are infinitely many primes of the form a + nd, where n is also a positive integer.

  • There are a finite number of primes of the form a + nd, where n is a positive integer.
  • There are only a few primes of the form a + nd, where n is a positive integer.
  • There are no primes of the form a + nd, where n is a positive integer.
  • There are infinitely many primes of the form a + nd, where n is a positive integer. (correct)

What does a and d represent in Dirichlet's theorem?

  • a represents a negative integer and d represents a positive integer.
  • a represents a negative integer and d represents a negative integer.
  • a represents a positive integer and d represents a negative integer.
  • a represents a positive integer and d represents a positive integer. (correct)

What is the arithmetic progression formed by the numbers of the form a + nd?

  • a, a - d, a - 2d, a - 3d, ...
  • a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d, ... (correct)
  • a, a * d, a * 2d, a * 3d, ...
  • a, a / d, a / 2d, a / 3d, ...

What does Euclid's theorem state?

<p>There are infinitely many prime numbers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do stronger forms of Dirichlet's theorem state?

<p>The sum of the reciprocals of the prime numbers in an arithmetic progression diverges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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