Prime Numbers and Squares: Debunking a Common Misconception in Mathematics

The video tutorial addresses a statement by Jack, who claims that squaring a prime number results in a number with only two factors. The instructor disproves this by using the prime number 2, showing that 2 squared equals 4, which has three factors: 1, 2, and 4. This demonstrates Jack's error. The tutorial also highlights the concepts of prime numbers and factors, and suggests that other prime numbers could be used to reach the same conclusion.

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