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Primorial prime

Alright, little one, let me explain what a primorial prime is in a simple way!

First, let's start with what a prime number is. You see, numbers can be divided into different groups – some numbers are just for counting, while others have a special property. Prime numbers are special because they have only two factors: themselves and 1. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers.

Now, let's move on to the concept of primorial. Primorial means multiplying all the prime numbers up to a certain number. So, if we want to find the primorial of 5, we would multiply 2, 3, 5 together, and the answer would be 30.

Now, here comes the exciting part – the primorial prime! It's when the number you get from the primorial is also a prime number. So, in our previous example, the primorial of 5 is 30, and if 30 is also a prime number, then we call it a primorial prime.

But wait, there's more! Primorial primes are quite special because they are not very common. In fact, there are only a few of them. As you go higher in numbers, primorial primes become even more scarce and harder to find. It's like finding a really precious gem among so many pebbles!

So, to summarize, a primorial prime is a special number that is obtained by multiplying all the prime numbers preceding it and results in a prime number itself. They are like rare treasures in the world of numbers, and mathematicians love to explore and search for them.

Does that make sense, little one?
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