To determine if 46 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 46.
If the factors of 46 are only 46 and 1, then we know that 46 is a prime number. Otherwise, 46 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 46 is only divisible by 1 and 46, then it is a prime number, and if 46 is divisible by more than 46 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 46 are as follows:
1, 2, 23, 46
Therefore, since 46 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 46 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 47 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 46 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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