Prime and Composite Numbers

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number.

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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 2 a prime number?

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Yes, 2 is the only even prime number.

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Is 9 a prime or composite number?

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9 is a composite number.

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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.

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Is 15 a prime or composite number?

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15 is a composite number.