Open-access mathematical research insights
About Contact
Home / Erdos Problems / Problem #9

Problem #9: Odd Numbers Not of Form p+2^k+2^l

Studies the representation of odd numbers as sums involving primes and powers of 2.

Problem Statement

Let $A$ be the set of all odd integers not of the form $p+2^{k}+2^{l}$ (where $k,l\geq 0$ and $p$ is prime). Is the upper density of $A$ positive?

Categories: Number Theory Additive Basis Primes

Progress

Progress

Related

Source: erdosproblems.com/9 | Last verified: January 13, 2026

Stay Updated

Get weekly digests of new research insights delivered to your inbox.