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If p and q are prime numbers satisfying the condition p2−2q2=1, then the value of p2+2q2 is

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5
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15
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16
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17
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Solution

The correct option is A 17
Given p,q are two prime numbers which satisfy p22q2=1
We can see by hit and trial method that the first pair of prime number is p=3,q=2 satisfying the equation:
322×22=92×4=98=1
Value of p2+2q2=32+2×22=9+2×4=17

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