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SAT Math 4.3 Numbers and Operations
SAT Math 4.3 Numbers and Operations
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- 00:02
Getting' Shmoopy with it...
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If a and b are different prime numbers, which
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of the following could also be prime?
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And here are the potential answers...
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The best way to deal with these questions
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is to substitute real prime numbers for the variables.
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Let's say a = 2 and b = 3.
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Now we can test each answer choice.
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Choice A: 2 times 3 is 6. 6 is not prime. Boom -- gone.
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Choice B: 2 cubed is 8. 8 isn't prime. Outta here.
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Choice C: 2 plus 3 is 5. 5 is prime.
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Choice D: 3 squared is 9. 9 isn't prime.
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Only choice C can give us a prime number... ...so that's our answer.
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An answer choice by any other letter would smell as sweet...
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