To determine if 35 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 35.
If the factors of 35 are only 35 and 1, then we know that 35 is a prime number. Otherwise, 35 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 35 is only divisible by 1 and 35, then it is a prime number, and if 35 is divisible by more than 35 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 35 are as follows:
1, 5, 7, 35
Therefore, since 35 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 35 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 36 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 35 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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