What would you assume at the beginning of an indirect proof for the following?

A number that is divisible only by itself and 1 is a prime number. 51 is not a prime number

A. 51 is a prime number.

B. 51 is not a prime number.

C. Prime numbers are not divisible by themselves and 1.

D. 51 is not divisible by itself and 1.

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Mercedes Willis

31 March, 06:05

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Rogelio Collier · Answer 1

I would say A

Suppose

'51 is a prime number'. Then you would prove it cannot be prime by finding a divisor of 51.