A composite number is a positive integer greater than 1 that has more than two factors. Unlike prime numbers which have only two factors 1 and the number itself composite numbers have additional factors. For example 6 is composite because ...
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A perfect number is a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its proper divisors excluding itself. For example 6 is a perfect number because its divisors are 1 2 and 3 and 1 + 2 + 3 ...
Factors are numbers that divide another number exactly without leaving a remainder. For example the factors of 12 are 1 2 3 4 6 and 12. Every number has at least two factors 1 and itself. Factors are important for ...
The only even prime number is 2. It is the only number divisible by 1 and itself. All other even numbers are divisible by 2 making them composite numbers. 2 is a unique prime number because it is the only ...
Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors. It involves dividing the number by the smallest prime number and continuing until all factors are prime. This method helps in finding the prime factors of ...