To determine if 2026 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2026.
If the factors of 2026 are only 2026 and 1, then we know that 2026 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2026 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2026 is only divisible by 1 and 2026, then it is a prime number, and if 2026 is divisible by more than 2026 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2026 are as follows:
1, 2, 1013, 2026
Therefore, since 2026 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2026 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 2027 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 2026 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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