It is not possible to answer the question without further information such as what game you are talking about.
A prime number only has two factors: itself and the number one. You get the prime number, your opponent gets one.
A prime number has two factors: one and the number itself. When you circle a prime number, you get points for the number, your opponent gets points for the other factor, which is one. 23 is a prime number. You get 23, your opponent gets one. 37 is a prime number. You get 37 points, your opponent gets one.
When you circle a number in the factor game, the reason your opponent gets one point is because the number circled is considered the opponents as it is their choice to pick a number for you to solve. The prime numbers selected from the opponent\'s choice is considered your points in the Factor game according to the rules.
Because a prime number only has two factors: one and the number itself.
I believe you already explained it. It's the rules of the game. You circle a number, you get the points for that number, your opponent gets points for its factors. 17 is a prime number. Its factors are 17 and 1. Circle it. You get 17 points, your opponent gets 1.
No. Your opponent would have a 10 point lead. Prime numbers are better to start with.
Choose an odd number. it will most likely be relativity prime to another number.
No
To choose a number that is relatively prime to any other number, you need to select a number that has no common factors (other than 1) with those other numbers. One way to ensure this is to choose a prime number. Prime numbers only have two factors: 1 and itself, making them relatively prime to any other number.
No
All prime numbers are good. You get the number, your opponent gets 1.
If you are playing the factor game, the best move is usually the highest available prime number. Prime numbers have two factors. You get the number, your opponent gets 1.