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The sum of two twin primes is 60. What are the numbers

User ScottKoon
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The two prime which will be near the same value, should be near half of 60 (which is 30). So start looking at the prime numbers near 30. One will have to be greater than 30 and the other less than 30, which will give you 29 & 31.
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its 29 and 31. thats the answer
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