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    P-problem

    P problems

    composite number problem | linear programming problem over the integers | marriage problem

    Statements

    The composite number problem is the determination of if for a given positive integer N, there exist positive integers m and n such that N = mn.

    The linear programming problem over the integers asks if there is a rational vector x such that the linear system of inequalities Ax>=b holds.

    The marriage problem asks, given n unmarried men and n unmarried women, along with a list of all male-female partners who would be willing to marry one another, if it is possible to arrange n marriages so that polygamy is avoided and everyone receives an acceptable spouse.

    Alternate description

    Is a given positive integer prime?

    History

     | composite number problem | linear programming problem over the integers | marriage problem
status | proved P | proved P | proved P
proof date | 2002 (24 years ago) | 1979 (47 years ago) | 1973 (53 years ago)
provers | Manindra Agrawal | Neeraj Kayal | Nitin Saxena | Leonid Khachiyan | John Hopcroft | Richard Karp

    Associated equations

    P element P

    Ax>=b

    Common classes

    P problems | mathematical problems | solved mathematics problems