To determine if 1709 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1709.
If the factors of 1709 are only 1709 and 1, then we know that 1709 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1709 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1709 is only divisible by 1 and 1709, then it is a prime number, and if 1709 is divisible by more than 1709 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1709 are as follows:
1, 1709
Therefore, since 1709 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1709 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 1710 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1709 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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