Number Theory Principles

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noun a pair of prime numbers that have a difference of 2 between them

  • Twin primes are pairs of prime numbers that have a difference of two.
  • Hey, did you know about twin primes? They're pairs of prime numbers that are just two numbers apart.
  • Twin primes are like BFFs in the world of numbers, always sticking together with a difference of two.
  • Finding twin primes is like uncovering hidden gems in the vast sea of numbers, a rare and exciting discovery.

noun a mathematical concept that refers to the number 0, which when added to any number, does not change the value of that number

  • In mathematics, the additive identity is the number zero, denoted as 0.
  • The additive identity is basically just the number zero.
  • Zero is like the superhero of addition, it's the additive identity.
  • Just like how zero is the starting point in math, the additive identity is the foundation of addition.