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If x is a prime number,then x+1 is not a prime number

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Answer:

Always, except if x=2

Explanation:

Always, except if x=2, because 2+1=3; and 3 is also a prime number.

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false, 2 is a prime number and 2+1 is 3
That is the only counter example.
This is only true for primes greater than 2
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