two consecutive numbers are multiplied,what is the product smallest prime factor?

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two consecutive numbers are multiplied,what is the product smallest prime factor?

2006-11-02 16:50:41 · 4 answers · asked by cookie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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if two consecutive numbers are multiplied the products smallest prime number is always 2 whichever two consecutive numbers you choose. this is because the product of any two consecutive numbers is always even.

2006-11-02 17:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by yog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1 x 2 = 2

2006-11-02 17:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

that is a redundant question. The question should simply be "What is the smallest prime number?"

2006-11-02 16:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if i understand your question correctly, the answer will always be 2 if the product is an even number or 3,5, or that number if it the product is odd.

2006-11-02 17:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by collegesniper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋