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What are twin prime numbers Class 6?

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Twin prime numbers, as understood in Class 6 mathematics, are pairs of prime numbers that have a difference of two.

Understanding Twin Primes

According to the reference provided, "Two prime numbers are called twin primes if there is present only one composite number between them. Or we can also say two prime numbers whose difference is two are called twin primes."

To understand this better:

  • Prime Numbers: Remember that prime numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that have only two divisors: 1 and themselves. Examples include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, etc.
  • Composite Numbers: Composite numbers are whole numbers that have more than two divisors. Examples include 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, etc.
  • Twin Prime Pair: When two prime numbers are right next to each other with a single composite number in between, they form a twin prime pair. This also means they differ by 2.

Examples of Twin Prime Pairs

Here are a few examples to clarify the concept:

  • (3, 5): The numbers 3 and 5 are both prime numbers, and the only number between them is 4, which is composite. The difference between 5 and 3 is 2.
  • (5, 7): Both 5 and 7 are prime, with 6 being the composite number in between. Their difference is 2.
  • (11, 13): Both 11 and 13 are prime, with 12 being a composite number in between. Their difference is 2.
  • (17, 19): Both 17 and 19 are prime, with 18 being a composite number in between. Their difference is 2.
  • (29, 31): Both 29 and 31 are prime, with 30 being a composite number in between. Their difference is 2.

How to Identify Twin Primes

  1. Identify Prime Numbers: First, make sure you know how to identify prime numbers.
  2. Look for Pairs: See if you can find prime number pairs where the difference between the two numbers is always two.
  3. Check Composite Numbers: There will be only one composite number between them.

Key Points

  • Twin primes are always two numbers apart.
  • There are many twin prime pairs, and mathematicians are still studying how many there are.
Twin Prime Pair Difference Composite number in between
(3, 5) 2 4
(5, 7) 2 6
(11, 13) 2 12
(17, 19) 2 18
(29, 31) 2 30

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