To determine if 709 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 709.
If the factors of 709 are only 709 and 1, then we know that 709 is a prime number. Otherwise, 709 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 709 is only divisible by 1 and 709, then it is a prime number, and if 709 is divisible by more than 709 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 709 are as follows:
1, 709
Therefore, since 709 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 709 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 710 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 709 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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