Problem

Source: Starts of Mathematics 2013 - Juniors - Problem 3

Tags: modular arithmetic, quadratics, number theory proposed, number theory



Consider the sequence $(3^{2^n} + 1)_{n\geq 1}$. i) Prove there exist infinitely many primes, none dividing any term of the sequence. ii) Prove there exist infinitely many primes, each dividing some term of the sequence. (Dan Schwarz)