Prime Numbers

[rushyrulz]

This is just an interesting topic I've been thinking about recently.

In your opinion, do you think there are an infinite amount of prime numbers? Vote in the poll and share your opinion. I think this could make an interesting discussion .

[richyrich55]

Re: Prime Numbers

Maybe.

[Izzy]

Re: Prime Numbers

There is an infinite amount of numbers. So there might as well be an infinite amount of prime numbers.

[rushyrulz]

Re: Prime Numbers

There is an infinite amount of numbers. So there might as well be an infinite amount of prime numbers.

But is there a limit to how high you can go without having divisibility? The higher you go, the lower the chance of a prime number occurring. If there's a rate that is becoming infinitely less and less, will it eventually equal 0, or will it just get really damn close and never touch?

That is the question.

I'm pretty torn myself. I voted yes, but I can see why you might say no.

Gah, brain is fried. 1 limit approaching both infinity and 0 at the same time! Paradox?

[tangomango]

Re: Prime Numbers

There's an infinite amount. Wikipedia article.

[Mulie]

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All even numbers are divisible by 2

[krunkykai22]

Re: Prime Numbers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_number

Different URL but just about the same from 2 posts above me

[Izzy]

Re: Prime Numbers

There's an infinite amount. Wikipedia article.

Got to love proof by contradiction. That is my favorite.

[rushyrulz]

Re: Prime Numbers

Damn... it's still interesting to think about :P
btw

[remedy1502]

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Prime numbers are sexy. I had no idea until algebra this year that prime numbers have so many sweet properties.

[iironiic]

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Yes there's an infinite amount of prime numbers. My math professor proved it last semester lol.

Prime numbers are sexy. I had no idea until algebra this year that prime numbers have so many sweet properties.

Lol I want sex. Which algebra class are you taking?

[remedy1502]

Re: Prime Numbers

Yes there's an infinite amount of prime numbers. My math professor proved it last semester lol.




Lol I want sex. Which algebra class are you taking?

Umm, it's just called "Algebra I for Honours Mathematics". xD
I have linear algebra next term.

[who_cares973]

Re: Prime Numbers

this video is relevant to this thread

http://wimp.com/infiniteuniverse/

start at 4:10

[iironiic]

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Umm, it's just called "Algebra I for Honours Mathematics". xD
I have linear algebra next term.

Lol xD It's like how my class I'm currently taking is called "Honors Math III" xD I'm excited to take Differential Equations and Number Theory next semester! Gonna study some sexy numbers BOW CHIKA WOW WOW

[remedy1502]

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Lol xD It's like how my class I'm currently taking is called "Honors Math III" xD I'm excited to take Differential Equations and Number Theory next semester! Gonna study some sexy numbers BOW CHIKA WOW WOW

Sexy numbers are sweet. Linear Algebra I next term will be cool. And lol "Calculus I for Honours Mathematics" this term, next term I have "Calculus II for Honours Mathematics". They are very creative with course names.