What are prime numbers?

  • Prime numbers
  • Divisibility
  • Number theory

Prime numbers are numbers that are only divisible by 1 and themselves. They have no other factors. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers. Prime numbers are important in cryptography and number theory.

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