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− | In [[Number Theory]], a '''Wilson Prime''' is a prime number <math>N</math> such that <math>N^2</math> divides <math>(N-1)! | + | In [[Number Theory]], a '''Wilson Prime''' is a prime number <math>N</math> such that <math>N^2</math> divides <math>(N-1)!+1</math>. It bears a striking resemblance to [[Wilson's Theorem]]. Although conjectured to be infinite in number, no other Wilson primes have been discovered besides 5,13, and 563. |
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 23 January 2017
In Number Theory, a Wilson Prime is a prime number such that
divides
. It bears a striking resemblance to Wilson's Theorem. Although conjectured to be infinite in number, no other Wilson primes have been discovered besides 5,13, and 563.
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