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Alright, so I have a question that says; "All odd numbers greater than 7 can be expressed as the sum of three prime numbers. Which three prime numbers have a sum of 43? justify your answer." and i don't really get it, can you help please? Its okay if not

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According to the statemen given a number greater than 7 it can always be exprees as the sum of 3 prime numbers.

The prime numbers that sum 43 are 31, 7, 5.

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