To determine if 1718 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1718.
If the factors of 1718 are only 1718 and 1, then we know that 1718 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1718 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1718 is only divisible by 1 and 1718, then it is a prime number, and if 1718 is divisible by more than 1718 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1718 are as follows:
1, 2, 859, 1718
Therefore, since 1718 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1718 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1719 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1718 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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