Conjecture

Solved Example on Conjecture

Sam proposed that '3n + 1 yields a Prime Number for any even number, n.' and called it a conjecture.

He explained his Conjecture using the numbers 2, 4, and 6. He got 7, 13, and 19.

Is his proposition a conjecture?

Choices:

A. Yes

B. No

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: A Conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true but not yet proved or disproved.

Step 2: Sam's proposition is not a conjecture, because for n = 8, 3n + 1 gives 25, which is not a prime number.

Related Terms for Conjecture

• Statement
• Inductive Reasoning
• Proof

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