An arithmetic series of primes

In summary, the possible sums of prime number pairs with each element taken once include every even number that is not of the form 2p and every odd number of the form p+2, where p is a prime number. This pattern is related to the Goldbach and Levy conjectures. If you have a more specific question, please ask it directly.
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Loren Booda
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List all of the possible sums of prime number pairs with each element taken once.

For instance: 2+3=5, 2+5=7, 3+5=8, 2+7=9, 3+7=10, 5+7=12, 5+11=16, 5+13=18 . . .

Can you find significance in this progression? Have you seen this sequence before?
 
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That "sequence" will likely consist of every even number that is not of the form 2p as well as every odd number of the form p+2 (p is a prime number). Are you familiar with the Goldbach and Levy conjectures?

If you have a more specific question than the somewhat open-ended question in the OP, please get straight to the specific question.
 
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I'm sorry, I thought I had found a more fundamental pattern.
 

Related to An arithmetic series of primes

1. What is an arithmetic series of primes?

An arithmetic series of primes is a sequence of prime numbers where each consecutive number differs by a constant value. For example, 3, 7, 11, 15 is an arithmetic series of primes with a constant difference of 4.

2. How do you find the next term in an arithmetic series of primes?

To find the next term in an arithmetic series of primes, you need to determine the constant difference between each consecutive term and add it to the last term in the series. For example, if the series is 3, 7, 11, the constant difference is 4, so the next term would be 11 + 4 = 15.

3. Can an arithmetic series of primes be infinite?

Yes, an arithmetic series of primes can be infinite as there is no limit to the number of prime numbers that can be found. However, it is not guaranteed that every arithmetic series of primes will be infinite.

4. What is the significance of an arithmetic series of primes?

An arithmetic series of primes is significant because it helps us understand the distribution and patterns of prime numbers. It also has applications in cryptography and number theory.

5. Are there any famous examples of arithmetic series of primes?

Yes, the Twin Prime Conjecture is a famous example of an arithmetic series of primes. This conjecture states that there are infinitely many pairs of prime numbers that differ by 2, such as 41 and 43 or 71 and 73.

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