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MaxineZero is not considered a Prime number because it does not have any factors other than itself, which is a prerequisite for a number to be considered prime. Additionally, zero is not considered a composite number because it does not have more than one factor, which is another requirement for a number to be classified as composite. Zero is a special case and is treated as its own separate category.
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What are the number 1 and zero called since neither are prime or composite?
One and zero, respectively.
Is zero a prime or a composite or an even numeral?
Zero is neither prime or composite but it is an even number because it is between 2 odd numbers which are -1 and +1
If zero is not prime or composite what is it?
There is no name for numbers which are neither prime nor composite.
Are there any numbers that are neither prime or composite?
Zero and one are neither composite nor prime.
How do you know if a number is composite prime or neither by looking at the factors of the number explain your answer?
Prime numbers have two factors. Composite have more than two. Neither (one and zero) have less than two.
