Ogechi is trying to demonstrate that 7 is a Mersenne prime. Which of the following expressions should she use?(1 point)Responses23−12 cubed minus 17 is not a Mersenne prime.7 is not a Mersenne prime.2(3)+12 left parenthesis 3 right parenthesis plus 12(3)−1

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To demonstrate that 7 is a Mersenne prime, Ogechi should use the expression related to the definition of a Mersenne prime. A Mersenne prime is of the form \( 2^p - 1 \), where \( p \) is a prime number.

In this case:

  • For \( p = 3 \), the expression \( 2^3 - 1 \) evaluates to \( 8 - 1 = 7 \).

So the correct expression to show that 7 is a Mersenne prime would be:

\[ 2^3 - 1 \]

Among the responses you provided, none of them clearly match the expression \( 2^3 - 1 \). However, if we assume the intention was to articulate the concept clearly, she could use the concept of \( 2^p - 1 = 7 \) to support her demonstration.

If the options contained \( 2^3 - 1 \), that would be the correct choice to use to demonstrate that 7 is indeed a Mersenne prime. If you need clarification or a specific choice from those options, please list them again!