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8. The sum of any two consecutive prime numbers is also prime.

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

This statement is false because it doesn't apply to all consecutive prime numbers.

Try it yourself.

Take any 2 consecutive numbers, add them together, and see if it is a prime number.

2 + 3 = 5 -- Prime Number

- Factors: 1, 5

3 + 5 = 8 -- Not a Prime Number

- Factors: 1, 2, 4, 8

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I hope this helps!

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