Is 82 a prime number?

No, 82 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 82 is not prime

82 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 82 ÷ 2 = 41.

Prime factorization: 82 = 2 × 41.

Quick facts about 82

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
78No, 2 × 3 × 13
79Yes
80No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
81No, 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
83Yes
84No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 7
85No, 5 × 17
86No, 2 × 43

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