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1.10 Prime and composite numbers

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Which ONE of the following describes a prime number?

A number greater than $1$1 that has more than two factors.

A

A number that has a factor of $1$1.

B

A number that has at most two factors: itself and $1$1.

C

A number greater than $1$1 that has exactly two factors: itself and $1$1.

D
Easy
< 1min

Which ONE of the following describes a composite number?

Easy
< 1min

Is $5$5 prime or composite?

Easy
< 1min

Is $21$21 prime or composite?

Easy
< 1min
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5.3a

Identify and describe the characteristics of prime and composite numbers

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