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2 is even. 2 is prime. Any other even number has 2 as a factor, so it has too many factors to be prime.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoIt can. The number 2 is even AND it is a prime so the question is misguided rubbish.
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Which prime number is a even number?
2 is an even but prime number because it cant be divided by its self or by any other number.
Why cant an even number be prime?
A prime number is any number that only has one and itself as factors. By definition even numbers have a factor of two. Therefore even numbers cannot be prime with the exception of the number 2.
Could an even number bigger than 2 be a prime number?
no because if it is a even number it cannot be a prime number whether its biger or smaller that two so no it cant
What number's cant a prime number end in why?
Other than 2, no prime numbers are even. So prime numbers can't end in even numbers. After 5, no prime number can end in 5. After 5, all prime numbers end in 1, 3, 7 or 9.
How do you make 24 a prime number?
You cant make even numbers prime, unless it is a trick question, in which case i doubt it has much to do with math.
Can a even number connot be a prime number?
2 is even, and it is a prime number. No other even number is prime, since by definition, an even number has 2 as a factor.
Can a even number be a prime number?
Yes, 2 is a prime number and an even number.
Is 992 a prime number?
No. No even number can be prime and 992 is an even number.
Is number on e a prime or even number?
The number 1 is prime, but not even.
Does every prime number have one even prime number?
No. The only even prime number is 2.
Is a 14 a prime number?
No. 14 is an even number and the ONLY even prime is 2.
Why is 169 not a prime number?
169 is not a prime number because it cant be evenly divided.
