Prime numbers at a glance
If you have a number and want to know could it be a prime number remember (a sort of quick first check)
All even numbers are NOT prime numbers.
All even numbers except 2 that is.
And
All numbers divisible by 5.
All numbers divisible by 5 except 5 that is.
Example 1
Is 60 a prime number?
`60/2=30`
So no, 60 is not a prime number because 2 can divide into it.
Example 2
Is 75 a prime number?
`75/2=37.5` `75/5=15`
So no, 75 is not a prime number because 5 can divide into it.
Example 3
Is 31 a prime number?
`31/2=15.5` `31/5=6.2`
Could be but you need to check out some more numbers to finally be certain.