To determine if 2617 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2617.
If the factors of 2617 are only 2617 and 1, then we know that 2617 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2617 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2617 is only divisible by 1 and 2617, then it is a prime number, and if 2617 is divisible by more than 2617 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2617 are as follows:
1, 2617
Therefore, since 2617 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2617 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 2618 prime or composite?
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