Which of the following is a true statement about prime numbers?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a true statement about prime numbers?
  1. Every prime number is a factor of 1.
  2. Every prime number is a multiple of itself.
  3. All prime numbers are even.
  4. Prime numbers have exactly two distinct positive divisors.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a true statement about prime numbers?
  • Step 1: Understand what a prime number is. A prime number is a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself without leaving a remainder.
  • Step 2: Identify the two distinct positive divisors of a prime number. These divisors are always 1 and the prime number itself.
  • Step 3: Remember that prime numbers cannot be divided evenly by any other numbers. This means they have no other divisors besides 1 and themselves.
  • Step 4: Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, etc. Each of these numbers can only be divided by 1 and the number itself.
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