KVPY2011MathematicsBinomial Theorem
The number of distinct prime divisors of the number 512³-253³-259³ is
Options
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D7
Correct answer
C. 6
Step-by-step solution
array l (512)³-253³-259³ =(512)³- [ (253³ )+(259)³ ] =(512)³-(253+259) (253²+259²-(253)(259) . =(512)³-(512) [(253+259)²-2(253)(259)-(253)(259) ] =512 [(512)²- (512)²-3(253)(259) ] =(512)[3(253)(259)] =2⁹ .3 .(253)(259) =2⁹ .3(11)(23)(7)(37) array 6 prime divisors.