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Mathematics Question on Integers

If a and b are positive integers such that (a2 - b2) is a prime number, then

A

a2 - b2 = (a + b)

B

a2 - b2 = a - b

C

a2 + b2 = a - b

D

a2 + b2 = a + b

Answer

a2 - b2 = (a + b)

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A) : a2 - b2 = (a + b).