To determine if 3019 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 3019.
If the factors of 3019 are only 3019 and 1, then we know that 3019 is a prime number. Otherwise, 3019 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 3019 is only divisible by 1 and 3019, then it is a prime number, and if 3019 is divisible by more than 3019 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 3019 are as follows:
1, 3019
Therefore, since 3019 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 3019 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 3020 prime or composite?
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