The only number that is both prime and even is 2.
Understanding Prime and Even Numbers
- Prime numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that are only divisible by 1 and themselves. Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.
- Even numbers are whole numbers that are divisible by 2. Examples of even numbers include 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.
Why 2 is the Only Prime Even Number
All other even numbers (4, 6, 8, etc.) are divisible by 2 and another number, which makes them composite numbers, not prime.
2 is the only even number that is divisible by only 1 and itself, making it the only even prime number.
