Mathematics
Which of the following is a pair of twin-prime numbers?
19, 21
43, 47
59, 61
73, 79
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Twin primes are pairs of primes whose difference is 2.
19, 21: 21 = 3 × 7 is not prime.
43, 47: difference is 4, not twin primes.
59, 61: both are primes and difference is 2. ✓
73, 79: difference is 6, not twin primes.
Hence, option 3 is the correct option.
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