prime and composite

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors.

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Are the numbers 0 and 1 considered prime or composite?

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Neither 0 nor 1 is considered prime or composite.

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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 only even prime number?

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The only even prime number is 2.

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What are the factors of a prime number?

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The factors of a prime number are 1 and the number itself.

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What are the factors of a composite number?

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A composite number has factors in addition to 1 and itself.

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Is the number 37 prime or composite?

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37 is a prime number.

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Is the number 4 prime or composite?

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4 is a composite number.

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What is the definition of a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.