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Why 1 Is Never Prime, and Sometimes Neither Are Some of Your Favorites

Michael Penn via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of prime numbers in this engaging 23-minute video. Discover why the number 1 is never considered prime and delve into surprising cases where even some favorite numbers fail to meet the criteria for primality. Learn about the fundamental properties of prime numbers, their importance in mathematics, and the reasoning behind their unique classification. Gain insights into the historical development of prime number theory and its applications in various fields of mathematics and beyond.

Syllabus

why 1 is never prime, and sometimes neither are some of your favorites.

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Michael Penn

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