[Math] How to prove or disprove this prime number conjecture

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How would I go about proving something like this?

Prove or disprove: If $p$ and $q$ are prime numbers for which $\ p < q$, then $\ 2p+q^2$ is odd.

I'm assuming its definitely true because and even $+$ odd is always odd, and odd $\times$ odd is always odd too. So I know it's true, but how do I prove it?

Best Answer

Hint Since $p <q$ are prime numbers, then $q \geq 3$ and hence $q$ is odd.

Since $2p$ is even and $q$ is odd, $2p+q^2$ is ....

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