Write the number as the sum of two primes. There may be more than one way to do this.
-44
A)22 + 22
B)3 + 41, 7 + 37, 13 + 31
C)3 + 41, 7 + 37, 11 + 33
D)3 + 41, 5 + 39, 13 + 31

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Option B is correct because all pairs (3 + 41, 7 + 37, 13 + 31) consist of prime numbers that sum up to 44. Option A is incorrect because 22 is not a prime number. Option C includes 11 + 33, but 33 is not a prime number. Option D includes 5 + 39, but 39 is not a prime number.

Write the Number as the Sum of Two Primes