Consider the statement $P(n): n^2 - n + 37$ is prime. Which one of the following is true?

  • A
    $P(3)$ is false,but $P(5)$ is true.
  • B
    $P(5)$ is false,but $P(3)$ is true.
  • C
    Both $P(3)$ and $P(5)$ are true.
  • D
    Both $P(3)$ and $P(5)$ are false.

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