Will adding 3 different prime numbers result in a prime number?

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30 April, 03:52

Will adding 3 different prime numbers result in a prime number?

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Ryann · Answer 1

Well, when you think about it a random set of prime numbers would be 1,3,5,7,11,13 ...

If you add 1+3+5 you get 9 which isn't a prime number.

Another example is 7+11+13 you get 31 which is a prime number.

So to answer your question: it depends on the type of prime numbers that you use