Euclid's Lemma and Number Theory Quiz

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According to Euclid’s Lemma, if a prime $p$ divides $ab$, then

  • $p$ divides $a$ and $b$
  • both $a$ and $b$ are prime numbers
  • $p$ does not divide $a$ and $p$ does not divide $b$
  • $p$ divides $a$ or $p$ divides $b$ (correct)

What does the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic state?

  • Every integer greater than 1 is a prime or a product of primes, and this product is not unique.
  • Every integer greater than 1 is a prime or a product of primes, and this product is unique. (correct)
  • Every integer is a prime number.
  • Every integer is a composite number.

What is an example where Euclid’s Lemma may fail?

  • $6$ divides $4$ and $3$
  • $6$ is not a prime number
  • $6$ does not divide $(4 \times 3)$
  • $6$ divides $(4 \times 3)$ but does not divide $4$ or $3$ (correct)

What does Euclid’s Lemma state when $p$ is not a prime?

<p>It may not hold true (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of primes according to the text?

<p>Primes are the building blocks for all integers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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