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Prove that the square of any positive integer of the form of 5q + 1 is of the same form |
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Answer» Answer: Let n = 5Q + 1 where Q is a POSITIVE integer ∴ n2 = (5q + 1)2 = 25q2 + 10q + 1 = 5(5q2 + 2q) + 1 = 5m + 1, where m is some integer Hence, the square of any positive integer of the form 5q + 1 is of the same form. hope..it..helps...mark..me..brainlist... |
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