Finding a common divisor T that satisfies a condition

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Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution



Handwritten derivation finding values of n such that T divides n^2 - n + 3 and n + 1 with T in N, showing the division of (n+1)(n-2)+5 by n+1 and a table of divisors of n+1 with n values.
I did a different method and I got 3 and 1 and still 1 is the only T that satisfies.
 
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mtayab1994 said:

Homework Statement



Look at my work in the picture.

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



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I did a different method and I got 3 and 1 and still 1 is the only T that satisfies.
Your photo is very difficult to read. Also, what is the statement you are trying to prove?
 
I'm trying to find all values of natural numbers T that satisfy T l n^2-n+3 and T l n+1
 
Take a look at this copy and the bottom is cut off. It is S={1}

Handwritten derivation working through divisibility conditions on T for all n in N, with a table of 2n, n, 3 and -3 values at the bottom, ending in the note that negatives are cancelled out since n is in N and 3 does not divide 2n.
 
Mark44 said:
If n = 4, n + 1 = 5 and n^2 -n + 3 = 15, so 5 is in the set.

mtayab1994 said:
Yes, but it's not true for EVERY n in N. Aren't I correct?

Notice that I said "If n = 4".

Here's your problem statement from post #3.
mtayab1994 said:
I'm trying to find all values of natural numbers T that satisfy T l n^2-n+3 and T l n+1

There's no mention of "for every n."
 
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Mark44 said:
If n = 4, n + 1 = 5 and n^2 -n + 3 = 15, so 5 is in the set.

Yes it divides it but not for every n.