2002 AMC 12P Problems/Problem 12

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Problem

For how many positive integers $n$ is $n^3 - 8n^2 + 20n - 13$ a prime number?

$\text{(A) one} \qquad \text{(B) two} \qquad \text{(C) three} \qquad \text{(D) four} \qquad \text{(E) more than four}$

Solution

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2002 AMC 12P (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 11
Followed by
Problem 13
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