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The smallest prime number is

A

0

B

1

C

2

D

3

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To find the smallest prime number, we need to understand what a prime number is. A prime number is defined as a number that has exactly two distinct positive factors: 1 and the number itself. Let's analyze the options given: 1. **0**: - Factors of 0: 0 has an infinite number of factors (any number multiplied by 0 gives 0). - Conclusion: 0 is not a prime number. 2. **1**: - Factors of 1: The only factor of 1 is 1 itself. - Conclusion: 1 is not a prime number because it has only one factor. 3. **2**: - Factors of 2: The factors of 2 are 1 and 2. - Conclusion: 2 is a prime number because it has exactly two distinct factors. 4. **3**: - Factors of 3: The factors of 3 are 1 and 3. - Conclusion: 3 is also a prime number, but it is larger than 2. Now, comparing all the options, we find that the smallest prime number is **2**. ### Final Answer: The smallest prime number is **2**. ---
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