To determine if 1714 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1714.
If the factors of 1714 are only 1714 and 1, then we know that 1714 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1714 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1714 is only divisible by 1 and 1714, then it is a prime number, and if 1714 is divisible by more than 1714 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1714 are as follows:
1, 2, 857, 1714
Therefore, since 1714 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1714 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1715 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1714 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
you can figure out if the next number on our list is prime or composite before you check your answer.
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