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But 5 is a Prime number because it has only two factors which are itself and one
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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.
What is a prime number of 5?
5 is a prime number.
Is the number 5 a prime number or a composite number?
5 is prime.
Is 45 a prime or compostie number?
The number 45 is not a prime. It can be divided by 3 and 5. The number 5 is prime, and any number ending in 5 is divisible by 5 and will not be prime for that reason.
Why cant a multiple of 15 be a prime number?
A prime number has no factors other than 1 and itself. Each multiple of fifteen includes 3, 5, and 15 among its factors.
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