Can two different sets of semiprimes share the same sum?

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Given:

  • A semiprime number is defined as the product of two primes

  • $a$, $b$, $c$, $d$, $e$ and $f$ are all distinct semiprimes

Can a proof be constructed showing that the following equation cannot be satisfied:

$$a + b = c + d$$

Moreover, can this be expanded to sums of more than two semiprimes, for example:

$$a + b + c = d + e + f$$

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Both equations can be satisfied. $$ 4 + 21 = 10 + 15 $$

and

$$ 9 + 10 + 21 = 4 + 14 + 22 $$

Hence no such proof is possible.