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Common Misconceptions (Number Theory)
Is 0 an even number? Is 1 a prime number? Avoid these common misconceptions and learn the truth!
What is the smallest prime number?
by
Zandra Vinegar
What is the value of \[\Large 0!\]
by
Omar Nader
\[\Large \color{red}{A} - \color{blue}{B} = \color{red}{A} \div \color{blue}{B}\]
If whole numbers \(\color{red}{A}\) and \(\color{blue}{B}\) satisfy this equation, then what is \(\color{red}{A} + \color{blue}{B}?\)
Bonus: Can you explain why there is only one solution?
by
Eli Ross
Which of these statements are true?
(A). "\(1\) is a prime number"
(B). "\(0\) is neither even nor odd"
(C). "\(\sqrt{x^2}\) is always equal to \(x\)"
(D). "\(\dfrac{1}{4}\) is neither even nor odd"
by
Andronikus Lumembang