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2 is even. 2 is prime. Any other even number has 2 as a factor, so it has too many factors to be prime.

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It can. The number 2 is even AND it is a prime so the question is misguided rubbish.

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Which prime number is a even number?

2 is an even but prime number because it cant be divided by its self or by any other number.


Why cant an even number be prime?

A prime number is any number that only has one and itself as factors. By definition even numbers have a factor of two. Therefore even numbers cannot be prime with the exception of the number 2.


Could an even number bigger than 2 be a prime number?

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