Question

What is the greatest prime factor of 3^8+4

Answer 1

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

101

Discussion:

3^8 + 4

= 6561 + 4

= 6565

= 5 * 13 * 101

As 5, 13, and 101 are all prime numbers the largest prime factor is 101

Thank you,

MrB