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is there an even perfect number?

 Jan 10, 2015

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Every perfect number found, so far, is even.....the better question is....."Are there any odd perfect numbers??".....it is speculated that there aren't.......but it hasn't been proved ...!!!

[ BTW...for those that don't know...a perfect number is one that equals the sum its proper divisors...6 is the first one and 28 is the next ]

This topic is quite fascinating.....you can read more about perfect numbers here...http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/HistTopics/Perfect_numbers.html

 

 Jan 10, 2015
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Every perfect number found, so far, is even.....the better question is....."Are there any odd perfect numbers??".....it is speculated that there aren't.......but it hasn't been proved ...!!!

[ BTW...for those that don't know...a perfect number is one that equals the sum its proper divisors...6 is the first one and 28 is the next ]

This topic is quite fascinating.....you can read more about perfect numbers here...http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/HistTopics/Perfect_numbers.html

 

CPhill Jan 10, 2015

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