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A

2 – b2 ≡ (a + b)(a – b)
a and b are positive whole numbers with a > b
a
2 – b2 is a prime number.
Why are a and b consecutive numbers?

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Answer: so a and b is consecutive = 1

Explanation:

if a + b = 1

a-b = -1

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