Question

Is there a pattern behind prime numbers?

Answer 1

Numbers that can be multiplied by itself and 1 only are called prime numbers.

Explanation:

Numbers that can be multiplied by itself and 1 only are called prime numbers.

Answer 2

A clear rule determines exactly what makes a prime: it's a whole number that can't be exactly divided by anything except 1 and itself. But there's no discernible pattern in the occurrence of the primes. ... That's because after the number 5, there are only four possibilities — 1, 3, 7 and 9 — for prime last digits

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