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If `P(n)` is the statement `n^2-n+41` is prime. Prove that `P(1),\ P(2)` and `P(3)` are true. Prove also that `P(41)` is not true.

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`x^2−x+41`
`P(n)=x^2−x+41` is a prime number
`P(1)=1^2−1+41` is a prime No. of `P(1)=41` is prime, which is true
`P(2)=2^2−2+41` is a prime No, i.e., `P(2)=43` is prime No, which is true
`P(211)=(41)^2−41+41` is a prime No, i.e.,` P(41)=(41)^2 `is a primes which is Not true.
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