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Except for 2 all other prime numbers are odd. Otherwise, they would be divisible by 2 (and thus not a Prime number). This does NOT mean that all odd numbers are prime, but that all prime numbers (aside from 2) are odd.

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Can a perfect square be a prime number Explain?

No. A prime number is always odd.


Are odd numbers always a prime number?

No.


Is odd odd always odd?

Kind of. The only Prime number that is even is 2.


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Will a prime number always have an odd numbers of factors?

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Why are square numbers one less than a prime number always even?

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3 is the smallest odd prime number.


What is the lowest odd prime number?

The lowest odd prime number is 3 .


Why prime numbers arnt always odd?

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

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