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  "summary": "Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 17: A prime number $p$ is called a cluster prime if every even natural number $n \\le p - 3$ can be written as a difference of two primes $q_1 - q_2$ with $q_1, q_2 \\le p$. Are there infinitely many cluster primes?",
  "relevance": "For Infinitude of Cluster Primes, record erdos-problem-17-attempt-resolution-route (“Resolve the stated acceptance condition”) documents a concrete method, search boundary, or failed route. The record states: Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 17: A prime number $p$ is called a cluster prime if every even natural number $n \\le p - 3$ can be written as a difference of two primes $q_1 - q_2$ with $q_1, q_2 \\le p$.",
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  "body": "Target the displayed statement directly. Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 17: A prime number $p$ is called a cluster prime if every even natural number $n \\le p - 3$ can be written as a difference of two primes $q_1 - q_2$ with $q_1, q_2 \\le p$. Are there infinitely many cluster primes? Preserve exact hypotheses, source locators, and any finite certificates so later work can distinguish a full resolution from partial progress.",
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