Find all triples of primes satisfying .
Solution
We are tasked with finding all triples of primes that satisfy the equation:
We begin by analyzing the equation with respect to the properties of prime numbers.
1. Testing Small Primes:
- Since , , and grow rapidly for primes larger than a few small values, it's practical to test small primes for possible values of , , and .
2. **Case **:
- Assume , substitute into the equation:
3. **Testing **:
- Assume , substitute into the equation:
4. Verification:
- Verify the initially assumed and calculated primes :
Calculate each term:
Thus, the only triple of primes that satisfies the equation is:
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