To determine if 659 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 659.
If the factors of 659 are only 659 and 1, then we know that 659 is a prime number. Otherwise, 659 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 659 is only divisible by 1 and 659, then it is a prime number, and if 659 is divisible by more than 659 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 659 are as follows:
1, 659
Therefore, since 659 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 659 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 660 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 659 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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