Give an example of (a) a composite number of the form 2º – 1, where p is an odd prime. (b) a composite number of the form 22" + 1, where n is a nonnegative integer.

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Give an example of
(a) a composite number of the form 2º – 1, where p is an odd prime.
(b) a composite number of the form 22" + 1, where n is a nonnegative integer.
Transcribed Image Text:Give an example of (a) a composite number of the form 2º – 1, where p is an odd prime. (b) a composite number of the form 22" + 1, where n is a nonnegative integer.
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