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By definition, a Prime number only has two factors - 1 and itself. For example, 13 only has 2 factors - 1 and 13.
A square number (x2) has the factor x. For example, 9 has the factors 1, 9, and 3.
The only way that a square number could possibly be prime is if x=1.
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Are there any prine numbers that are square numbers?
There are no prime numbers that are square numbers
Are square numbers also prime numbers?
Absolutely not. A square number has an integer square root, so by definition it has at least one factor. Prime numbers have no factors
What numbers have 6 factors?
The products of a square of a prime and a prime, like 12.
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.
Do prime numbers have a perfect square a factor?
Just 1.
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