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OpenStudy (123ab456c):

Is the number 2 prime or composite? A. prime B. composite

pooja195 (pooja195):

Can any number mutliply to 2 besides itself?

OpenStudy (123ab456c):

yes

pooja195 (pooja195):

What numbers?

OpenStudy (123ab456c):

1and 2

pooja195 (pooja195):

Ok prime numbers only have 1 factor whereas composite numbers have 3 or more on this case 2 only multiplies by itself so it would be...?

OpenStudy (123ab456c):

composite

pooja195 (pooja195):

We know that 2 and 1 are the only factors a composite needs 3 OR MORE try again ; p

OpenStudy (123ab456c):

prime

pooja195 (pooja195):

Good

OpenStudy (123ab456c):

:)

pooja195 (pooja195):

:)

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