Multiple choice Which of the following statements is true? A prime number can be a negative number. A prime number has more than 2 factors. A prime number has two factors, the number itself and any other odd number. A prime number has two factors, the number itself and 1. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The true statement is that a prime number has only 2 factors, i.e. 1 and the number itself.