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Least value of n, (nN) for which 2n+1 is not a prime is

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Putting n=1
2(1) + 1 = 3 , which is a prime number
Putting n=2
2(2) + 1 = 5, which is a prime number
Putting n=3
2(3) +1 = 7, which is a prime number
Putting n=4
2(4) +1 =9
So, 2n+1=9n=4


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