2007-08-09 06:09:58 · 5 answers · asked by applebeans 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
This is actually one of the most famous unsolved problem in mathematics, and it is more commonly called Goldbach's Conjecture. While most people believe that it is true, many people have tried to write proofs of this and have failed. Many examinations of the problem have been done, often implimenting the use of complex and advanced computer software, but no true proof is known to exist. While we have tested numbers up until 10^18, and it becomes less and less likely to find a counterexample, we can not claim it is true unless we have a formal proof that shows this is valid through infinity.
2007-08-09 06:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by C-Wryte 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
This idea is known as the strong Goldbach conjecture. While it is still an open question in mathematics, it has been shown to be true for every case up to 10^18.
2007-08-09 06:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Brent L 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cute!! This is a famous unsolved problem, known as the Goldbach conjecture.
2007-08-09 06:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, test it out.
6 = 3+3
28 = 27 + 1
138 = 137 +1 ohemgee
2007-08-09 06:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Yup!
2007-08-09 06:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋