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2 is a Prime number because it has two factors. It is the only even prime number.

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Q: Why is the number 2 a prime number and an even but not odd?
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Is 2 an odd prime number?

NO,2 is the only prime number which is even, so 2 is not a odd prime number.


Is a prime number odd or even?

All prime numbers other than 2 are odd numbers. 2 is the only even prime number.


What is Successor of the even prime number?

The only even prime number is 2, then its successor is 3


If you subtract an odd number from a prime number can the result be prime?

Yes it can if the result is 2, else it can't because an odd number - an odd number = an even number, and 2 is the only even prime.


When you multiply two prime numbers you always get an odd number?

For 'odd' prime numbers this is true, but '2' is also a prime number , so you will have an even answer. Remember when multiplying even X even = even even X odd = even odd X even = even odd x odd = odd.


Is 2 an even or odd number?

2 is an even number. I believe your confusion comes from the fact that 2 is a prime number, but it is still even. It is the only even number that is prime.


Is 1 and 2 odd?

1 is odd and 2 is even? 1 is actually a prime number, 2 is considered an even number. But it is also a prime number


How your prime number are odd or even?

Every prime number is odd except one: the number 2.


How are only odd number are prime number?

2 is an even prime number.


What is one prime number that is not odd?

2 is the only even prime number


Is it true that if you add 2 prime numbers you always get an even number?

As long as one of the numbers isn't 2, adding any two prime numbers results in an even number. Why? 1.) Adding any two odd numbers gives an even number, 2.) adding an odd and an even gives an odd, and 3.) all primes are odd, except for 2.


What 2 prime numbers add together to make 91?

Two is the only even prime number. When you add an odd number to another odd number, you get an even number. When you add an even number to an odd number, you get an odd number. 91 is an odd number, therefore the answer is 2 and 89.