A query that has only got two different prime factors

In summary, a prime number is a number that can only be divided by itself and 1. A query with only two different prime factors is called a power of a prime, and 0 and 1 have only one prime factor. Numbers that are not primes, such as 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13, also have two prime factors. Additionally, every number is a factor of 0.
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Yes, ofcourse, a primenumber is a number that can only be divided with itself and 1.

But what do you call a query that has only got two different prime factors?

9 has got the factors 9, 3 and 1. But has only two different prime factors. 9 = 3*3, so the query has got the prime factors 3 and 1.

27 has also only got two prime factors, 3 and 1

aswell as 3.

0 and 1 has got one prime factor

0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 13 16... has got two prime factors etc.
 
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1 isn't a prime therefore it cannot be a prime factor of any number.
 
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Powers of a prime don't have any special name except "power of a prime".
 
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Then 2,3,5,7,11 and thirteen are not primes either.
 
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Every number is a factor of 0.
 
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Originally posted by Hurkyl
Every number is a factor of 0.

I agree, totally!
 

What is a query with only two different prime factors?

A query with only two different prime factors is a mathematical expression or equation that can be factored into only two prime numbers. Prime numbers are numbers that can only be divided by 1 and itself.

Why is a query with only two different prime factors important?

A query with only two different prime factors is important in mathematics and science because it can help simplify complex equations and make them easier to solve. It is also used in cryptography and computer science for creating secure codes and algorithms.

How do you find the prime factors of a query?

To find the prime factors of a query, you can use a process called prime factorization. This involves breaking down the query into its prime factors by dividing it by the smallest prime number possible, and then continuing to divide the resulting numbers until they can no longer be divided by any other prime numbers.

Can a query have more than two different prime factors?

Yes, a query can have more than two different prime factors. In fact, most queries will have multiple prime factors. However, a query with only two different prime factors is considered to be a special case and has important applications in mathematics and science.

What are some examples of queries with only two different prime factors?

Some examples of queries with only two different prime factors are 10 (2 and 5), 15 (3 and 5), and 21 (3 and 7). These queries can be factored into only two prime numbers, making them relatively simple to work with in mathematical equations and algorithms.

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