To determine if 2269 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2269.
If the factors of 2269 are only 2269 and 1, then we know that 2269 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2269 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2269 is only divisible by 1 and 2269, then it is a prime number, and if 2269 is divisible by more than 2269 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2269 are as follows:
1, 2269
Therefore, since 2269 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2269 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 2270 prime or composite?
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