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Is a positive integer x a prime number?

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by Max@Math Revolution » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:25 pm
Is a positive integer x a prime number?
1) All the prime factors of x are greater than √x
2) All the prime factors of x are 1 and itself

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by Max@Math Revolution » Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:19 pm
The original condition has 1 variable (x) and there is a high chance that D is the correct answer. Con 1) and con 2) both are the definition of prime number. Hence, the correct answer is D.

- Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In DS, Variable approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember equal number of variables and independent equations ensures a solution.
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by NandishSS » Sun Oct 02, 2016 1:53 am
Max@Math Revolution wrote:The original condition has 1 variable (x) and there is a high chance that D is the correct answer. Con 1) and con 2) both are the definition of prime number. Hence, the correct answer is D.

- Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In DS, Variable approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember equal number of variables and independent equations ensures a solution.
Can anyone please elaborate Option 1
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