Why is 17 not composite?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/17/2024

17 is not a composite number because composite numbers have other factors aside from 1 and itself.

Factors of 17 are only 1 and 17, thus, 17 is a Prime number.

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∙ 13y ago

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Is 17 composite?

17 is not composite

Factor composite of 17?

17 has no composite factors.

What is the next composite number after 17?

17 is a prime number - the next composite number after 17 is 18.

Is the number 2329 composite?

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Is 289 a prime number or a composite number?

289 is composite. 289 = 17 * 17 = 172

Is 17 prime or composite number?

It is prime

Is 17 a composite number?

No.

What is the composite number after 17?

The number after 17 is 18.

Is 17 prim composite or neither?

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What are the composite number by 28 21 17?

21 and 28 are composite.

Is 697 a prime number or a composite number?

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Why is the number 17 composite?

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