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Pre-algebra
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Pre-algebra

Pre-algebra

Book edition Common Core Edition
Author(s) Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, Lee Stiff
Pages 183 pages
ISBN 9780547587776

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Short Answer

Tell whether the number is prime or composite.

23

23 is a prime number.

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Step by Step Solution

Step-1-Recall the concept of prime and composite numbers

Prime numbers are the numbers which are divisible by 1 and itself.

Composite numbers are the numbers which have factors other than 1 and itself.

Step-2- Find the factors of the given number

Observe that,

23÷1=2323÷23=1

Therefore, the factors of 23are 1 and 23.

Step-3- Conclusion

Since 23 has no factors other than 1 and itself, it is a prime number.

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