proof by contradiction q (2 Viewers)

[fx82au]

how do i got about proving?
my assumption is:

thanks

 

[nathanzhou1234]

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how do i got about proving?
my assumption is:

thanks

If they’re both greater, then n will equal both of them (p1 and p2) multiplied together which will be bigger than n, a contradiction

 

[fx82au]

If they’re both greater, then n will equal both of them (p1 and p2) multiplied together which will be bigger than n, a contradiction

thanks! but what if theyre both equal?

 

[nathanzhou1234]

thanks! but what if theyre both equal?

I think the question should say that p1 and p2 are distinct otherwise it doesn't make sense