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What is the definition of a prime number?
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A number divisible by 1 and itself
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- A number divisible by 1 and itself
- A number with exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself
- A number greater than 1 that is not divisible by 2
- A number that has an odd number of divisors
Explanation & Context
A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 7 is prime because only 1 and 7 divide it evenly.
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