The Secret of the Prime Pyramid

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 An ancient pyramid has a numerical puzzle engraved on its entrance. The puzzle states that there are three prime numbers, each less than 20, that form a unique set. The sum of these three prime numbers is equal to the square of the smallest prime number in the set. What are these three prime numbers? Remember, a prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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  1. AnonymousDecember 5, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    we need to find three prime numbers less than 20 where their sum equals the square of the smallest prime number in the set.

    List Prime Numbers Less Than 20:

    The prime numbers less than 20 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, and 19.
    Identify the Set:

    We need to find a set of three primes where the sum equals the square of the smallest one.
    Check combinations of these primes to find a set that satisfies this condition.
    After checking combinations, you will find that the set of prime numbers that satisfies the condition is 3, 5, and 7. The sum of these numbers (3 + 5 + 7) is 15, which is equal to the square of the smallest number (3^2 = 9). So, the prime numbers are 3, 5, and 7.

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