Twin prime conjecture
conjecture about the existence of infinitely many twin primes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The twin prime conjecture is a mathematical theory. It asks if there are infinitely many twin primes.
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Twin primes are prime numbers that differ by two. For example, 3 and 5 are both prime and differ by two. They are twin primes. 23 is prime, but it is not a twin prime. The primes nearest to 23 are 19 and 29. Twin primes were discovered by Euclid in 300 B.C.[1]
Since Euclid's time mathematicians have wondered whether there are an infinite number of twin primes. Many mathematicians are still trying to find the answer.
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