Is 259 a prime number?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the number 259 is a prime number, which means we need to determine if it has any divisors other than 1 and itself.
Answer
259 is not a prime number.
The final answer is 259 is not a prime number.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 259 is not a prime number.
More Information
259 has divisors other than 1 and itself, specifically 7 and 37, which makes it a composite number.
Tips
A common mistake is failing to identify all factors. Always check divisibility by smaller prime numbers for accuracy.
Sources
- Is 259 a prime number? - numbers.education
- Is the number 259 a prime number? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- 259 | Prime Numbers Wiki - Fandom - prime-numbers.fandom.com
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