Prime and Composite

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number with MORE THAN TWO factors.

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Is 36 prime or composite?

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36 is composite because it has 9 factors.

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Is 5 prime or composite?

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5 is prime, because it has two factors.

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What are factors?

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Factors are numbers that are multiplied together.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number with ONLY two factors.

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Give an example of a composite number.

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An example of a composite number is 12, which has factors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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Give an example of a prime number.

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An example of a prime number is 7, which has factors 1 and 7.

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How many factors does the number 1 have?

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The number 1 has only one factor.

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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 largest single-digit prime number?

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The largest single-digit prime number is 7.