Question

25 points question 6​

Answer 1

6. No.

Explanation:

85 = 5 * 17

99 = 3 * 3 * 11

As you can see there are no common factors of 85 and 99.

Thus, it is not possible to write 85 + 99 as a product of a whole number > 1 and the sum of two whole numbers.

Answer 2

6. No.

Explanation:

85 = 5 * 17

99 = 3 * 3 * 11

As you can see there are no common factors of 85 and 99.

Thus, it is not possible to write 85 + 99 as a product of a whole number > 1 and the sum of two whole numbers.