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The integers that are usually considered neither prime nor composite are 0 and 1 (and -1 among the negative integers). The number 1 can be described as unity or identity.

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Is 30 composite or prime?

30 is composite. A composite number is simply a number that has more factors than 1 and itself. So since 3 times 10 is 30, we can call 30 composite. A prime number is a number whose factors are only 1 times the number, such as 3, 5, 7, 13, and 29.


What do you call one if it is not a prime or composite number?

The property of prime or composite is not defined for the number 1, just as it is not defined for any number that has a fractional part. There are no special names for numbers that are not prime nor composite.


What is the number 1 called if it is not a composite or prime number?

Well, isn't that a happy little question! If the number 1 is not considered a composite or prime number, we simply call it a "unit." Just like every color on our palette has its own unique beauty, every number has its own special role to play in the world of mathematics.


If 1 is neither a prime nor a composite no then what is it?

The number 1 is a unit - "unity" - it is neither prime nor composite.It is a matter of definition. It looks as if 1should be a prime because 1 is only divisible by 1 and itself, but a prime is defined to be a number with exactly two factors - 1 and itself - but 1 has only one factor.In addition, stated positively then, the number 1 is the first, non-zero, natural number.Number one has a unique role as the identity element of multiplication. You might call it that.At one time, 1 was viewed as a prime number, but this can cause problems. For more information, see the Related Question on why 1 is not prime.


Which of these numbers is not a prime number 29 39 and 19?

Well, honey, 39 is the odd one out in this lineup. 29 and 19 are both prime numbers, but 39 is a composite number because it can be divided by 3 and 13. So, if you're looking for a prime number to hang out with, 39 is not the one to call.

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What do you call a number that is not a prime number?

Composite


What do you call a number that's neither prime or composite?

One.By definition numbers are:prime if they have only 2 distinct factors (namely 1 and the number itself);composite if they have 3 or more distinct factorsThe important thing to note is the word distinct. The number 1 has only 1 distinct factor, namely 1; thus it is neither a prime (the first prime number is 2) nor composite.


What is a composite number that can be exspressed as a product of its?

When a composite number is expressed as the product of its prime factors, we call that the prime factorization.


What do you call a number that isn't a prime number?

composite number


Is 30 composite or prime?

30 is composite. A composite number is simply a number that has more factors than 1 and itself. So since 3 times 10 is 30, we can call 30 composite. A prime number is a number whose factors are only 1 times the number, such as 3, 5, 7, 13, and 29.


What do you call a number with 1 factor a prime or composite?

All numbers, (except 1) have at least two factors: 1 and the number itself. So, there are no numbers, besides 1, with only 1 factor. And 1 is neither prime nor composite.


What do you call a number that is not composite and not prime?

There is no name for such numbers.


What do you call one if it is not a prime or composite number?

The property of prime or composite is not defined for the number 1, just as it is not defined for any number that has a fractional part. There are no special names for numbers that are not prime nor composite.


What do you call number 1 if it is not a prime or composite?

Just "one."


What do you call a number that isn't prime or composite?

There is no specific name for such numbers.


What do you call any whole number greater than 1 that is not a prime number?

A composite number.


What do they call the number 1 if its not a prime or composite number?

1 is a "unit" according to Dr. Math