Exercise 264Number theory › PrimesHigh schoolAdded 3 Nov 2026
Definition and first examples of primes
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Statement
A prime number is an integer whose only positive divisors are and . List all primes less than and justify that is not prime.
Hint
For , test divisors up to .
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Solution
Primes under . .
is not prime. , both factors between and . Alternatively, directly.
Conclusion. There are primes less than , and is composite.