Please Help!! Can this formula x^2 - x +41 produce a composite number when x is substituted with a number?

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anonymous · Answer

x=41

anonymous · Answer

Please show me, I have been getting all prime numbers

anonymous · Answer

plug in 41, your gonna get a composite number

anonymous · Answer

Thank You.. shoot I have been trying all numbers, haven't been in math in a long time and when you don't use it you lose it. : D

anonymous · Answer

True :), im getting dumber everyday

anonymous · Answer

41^2 - 41 + 41 = 1681 - 41 + 41 + =1681

anonymous · Answer

right, and 41 is a factor of 1681

anonymous · Answer

41 is a prime number and it when plugged into the spot it =1681, which can not be divided evenly.

anonymous · Answer

my understanding is that composite numbers are ones that can be divided evenly.

anonymous · Answer

I am getting prime numbers