To determine if 1973 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1973.
If the factors of 1973 are only 1973 and 1, then we know that 1973 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1973 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1973 is only divisible by 1 and 1973, then it is a prime number, and if 1973 is divisible by more than 1973 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1973 are as follows:
1, 1973
Therefore, since 1973 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1973 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
prime
Is 1974 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1973 is a prime 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.
|
|
