How should I write an account of prime numbers?

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The discussion revolves around how to write an account of prime numbers in arithmetic progressions, specifically in the format of an essay of at least 500 words. Participants explore the requirements and potential content for such an essay, including the application of specific formulas and the interpretation of the term "account."

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  • One participant inquires about the use of the formula a_{n}=3+4n for generating prime numbers in arithmetic progressions, questioning its applicability for the essay.
  • Another participant references a definition from Wikipedia regarding primes in arithmetic progression, suggesting it may be relevant to the essay's purpose.
  • Some participants seek clarification on what is meant by "account," with one suggesting it may be confused with a bank account, while others confirm it refers to an essay.
  • A later reply expresses skepticism about the project, suggesting that simply rephrasing Wikipedia content may not be a meaningful approach.

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Participants express uncertainty about the requirements of the essay and the interpretation of "account." There is no consensus on how to proceed with the writing task, and differing opinions on the value of the project are evident.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note a lack of clarity in the original question, particularly regarding the expectations for the essay and the specific details needed to address the topic effectively.

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How should I write an account of prime numbers in arithmetic progressions? Assuming this account should be in the form of an essay of at least ## 500 ## words. Should I apply the formula ## a_{n}=3+4n ## for ## 0\leq n\leq 2 ##? Can anyone please provide any idea(s)?
 
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The first sentence of Wiki you quoted says:In number theory, primes in arithmetic progression are any sequence of at least three prime numbers that are consecutive terms in an arithmetic progression. Doesn't it work for your purpose ?
 
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Can you provide more details. What is an account? Normally we think bank account or something similar.

Do you mean an essay?
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
The first sentence of Wiki you quoted says:In number theory, primes in arithmetic progression are any sequence of at least three prime numbers that are consecutive terms in an arithmetic progression. Doesn't it work for your purpose ?
I am not completely sure of whether or not this will work for my purpose.
 
jedishrfu said:
Can you provide more details. What is an account? Normally we think bank account or something similar.

Do you mean an essay?
I wish there are more details in this question, but no. The question states: "Write an account of prime numbers in arithmetic progressions. Your account should be in the form of an essay of 500-1000 words."
 
Read the Wikipedia article, then regurgitate the information in different words. This sounds like a silly project.
 
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