This paper focused on certain functions of integers particularly on the possibility of
occurrence of patterns. It is to be noted that laws, theorems, or principles, particularly in the
natural sciences of which mathematics is included are statements of generalities governing
definitive and predictive outcomes of events. The Pythagorean theorem for example applies to
any plane right triangle. It has been proven correct over and over with constant use. The laws
of Physics, as formulated by Archimedes, Newton, Einstein, etc. were made the foundation of a
number of practical applications both down here on earth and the space beyond as well.
A number theoretic function or simply arithmetic function is any function whose
domain of definition is the set of positive integers (Burton, 2002). Two such functions, the τ
and the σ, are herein defined: