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    What Are the Key Properties and Patterns of Magic Squares?

    Homework Statement a) Show that the magic constant of an nth order normal magic square is n(n^2+1)/2. b) Show that the center of a 3x3 must be occupied by the number 5. c) Show that in a normal magic square of 3x3 the number 1 can never occur in a corner cell. Homework Equations...
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    Is p^n Deficient if p is a Prime?

    would be P^n +P^1+P^0 correct?
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    Is p^n Deficient if p is a Prime?

    Homework Statement Show that if p is a prime, then p^n is deficient. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have no idea where to start.
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    Euclid's formula/Perfect Numbers #2

    Homework Statement Prove that the sum of the reciprocals of all divisors of a perfect number is equal to 2. Homework Equations Euclid's formula for perfect #'s The Attempt at a Solution I am so lost.
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    Proof of Euclid's Formula: n Must Be Prime

    Homework Statement Proof and show that in Euclid's formula for perfect numbers, n must be prime. Homework Equations (2^(n-1))((2^n)-1)) The Attempt at a Solution I can show it by plugging in the number but I cannot prove it...any ideas?