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A Prime number has only 2 factors which are itself and one

The 1st ten prime numbers are: 2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 and 29

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How can you explain prime numbers?

Prime numbers are those numbers which are only divisible by one and itself. For eg 2,3,5,7 ....


Are there any prime numbers that also square numbers give an example or explain why not.?

Square numbers can't be prime. They have too many factors.


Which of the factors of 36 are prime numbers and explain how you know?

2 and 3 are the prime factors of 36. Of the factors of 36, 2 and 3 are the only prime numbers.


Explain why multiplication of nonprime numbers never result in a prime?

The products of non-prime numbers have more than two factors.


Explain why two is the smallest prime number?

Because no numbers smaller than two are prime.


Can a prime number be multiple of any other number except itself explain why or why not?

A prime number can be multiplied by any other numbers because all whole numbers are the product of prime numbers.


Are all numbers composite explain?

not all numbers are composite cause theres also prime numbers bro.


What do you notice when you multiply two prime numbers explain what happen?

The new number has four factors: 1, the two prime numbers and the new product.


Which numbers are prime numbers explain 14 29 32 47 55 64?

29 and 47 are prime numbers because they have only two factors which are themselves and one.


Are there any numbers that are neither prime nor composite Explain?

The number 1 is neither composite nor prime.


Explain with reason why all even numbers are not composite?

because 2 is prime


Explain why a prime number can't be a square number?

Prime numbers have two factors. All square numbers (other than 1) have more than that.