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If a,b, and c are prime numbers, do (a+b)(a+b) and cc have a common factor that is greater than 1?

(1) a,b, and c are all different prime numbers
(2) c≠2

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Answer:

1. Information is not sufficient

2. Information is not sufficient

Step-by-step explanation:

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If a,b, and c are prime numbers, do (a+b) and c have a common factor that is greater than 1?

(1) a,b, and c are all different prime numbers

(2) c≠2

Step-by-step explanation

1. Let's assume values of 1,3 and 5 to a, b, and c respectively

a + b = 1+3 = 4

4 and 5 do not have any common factor aside 1

Let's assume values of 1,3 and 2 to a,b and c respectively

a + b = 1+3 = 4

4 and 2 have a common factor of 2

So, the available information is not sufficient

2.

Let's assume values of 2,7 and 3 to a b and c response

a + b = 2 + 7 = 9

9 and 3 have a common factor of 3

Also, let's assume values of 2,7 and 5 to a, b and c

a + b = 2 + 7 = 9

9 and 5 do not have a common factor

So, the available information is also not sufficient to answer the question.

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