Prime and Composite

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number that has ONLY two factors: 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has MORE than two factors.

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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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List the first five composite numbers.

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4, 6, 8, 9, 10

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number because it has only one factor.

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Is 2 a prime number?

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Yes, 2 is a prime number because it has two factors: 1 and 2.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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What is the smallest composite number?

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The smallest composite number is 4.

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How can you determine if a number is prime?

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To determine if a number is prime, check if it has only two factors: 1 and itself.

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What are factors?

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Factors are numbers that can be multiplied together to get another number.