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Number Properties - Test 1
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Is n³ - n divisible by 3?
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Yes
💡 Explanation:
n³ - n = n (n² - 1) = n (n + 1) (n - 1)
So n³ - n can be expressed as a product of three consecutive numbers, then at least one of the three consecutive numbers should be a multiple of 3. Hence n³ - n can be divisible by 3.