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A Prime number is an integer, greater than 1, which is only divisible by 1 and by itself.

A prime number is an integer, greater than 1, which is only divisible by 1 and by itself.

A prime number is an integer, greater than 1, which is only divisible by 1 and by itself.

A prime number is an integer, greater than 1, which is only divisible by 1 and by itself.

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OK, can you divide 23 by any whole number other than 1 or 23 to produce another whole number? If you can't then 23 must be a prime number.

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A prime number is an integer, greater than 1, which is only divisible by 1 and by itself.

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Q: Explain why 23 is considered to be a prime number?
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