Union of Prime Numbers & Non-Powers of Integers: Usage & Contexts

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The union of prime numbers and integers that are not powers of integers is identified as the set of "not perfect powers." This set includes prime numbers such as 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11, along with integers like 6, 10, and 12, while excluding numbers like 2^n, 3^n, and 6^n. The discussion highlights that prime numbers form a subset of this broader set, emphasizing the mathematical relationship between these two categories. The exploration of contexts where this set appears reveals its relevance in number theory.

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  • Understanding of prime numbers and their properties
  • Familiarity with perfect powers and their definitions
  • Basic knowledge of set theory and unions
  • Introduction to number theory concepts
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  • Research the properties of prime numbers in number theory
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Is there a name for the union of {prime numbers} and {integers that are not powers of integers}?

For example, we would include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11... And also 6, 10, 12...

But we exclude 2^n, 3^n, ... and 6^n , 10^n , etc.

What are some interesting contexts where this set crops up?
 
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A rather silly question, I now realize : The first set is a subset of the second one anyway. And they are just "not perfect powers".
 

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