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The sum of two prime number is always a prime number (True/ False).

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The sum of two prime number is always a prime number (True/ False).

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Reason:

Let us prove the above by taking an example.

Let the two given prime numbers be 2 and 7.

Thus, their sum, i.e; 9 is not a prime number.

Hence the above statement is false.

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Chapter 1: Real Numbers - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) [Page 1.43]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Real Numbers
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) | Q 28. | Page 1.43
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