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Let p and q be primes. Prove that pq + 1 is a square if and...

Let p and q be primes. Prove that pq + 1 is a square if and only if p and q are twin primes. (Recall p and q are twin primes if p and q are primes and q = p + 2.) (abstract algebra)

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