Is 71 prime or composite?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the number 71 is a prime number or a composite number. A prime number is defined as a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself, while a composite number has more than two positive divisors.
Answer
prime
The final answer is prime.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is prime.
More Information
71 is a prime number because it can only be divided by 1 and 71 without leaving a remainder.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting to check for divisibility by all smaller prime numbers.
Sources
- Prime Numbers - mathsisfun.com
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