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Hey!!! 
Prove that no number of the form $3k-1$ is a perfect square.
Do I have to use the theorem:
"If n is a positive integer such that n mod(4) is 2 or 3, then n is not a perfect square",or is there also an other way?
Prove that no number of the form $3k-1$ is a perfect square.
Do I have to use the theorem:
"If n is a positive integer such that n mod(4) is 2 or 3, then n is not a perfect square",or is there also an other way?