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Chapter 4: Q8. (page 172)

Tell whether the number is prime or composite. If it is composite, write its prime factorization.83

Short Answer

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83 is a prime number.

Step by step solution

01

.Recall the concept of prime and composite numbers

Prime numbers are the numbers which are divisible by 1 and itself.

Composite numbers are the numbers which have factors other than 1 and itself.

02

. Find the factors of the given number

The factors of 83 are 1 and 83.

83=1×83

03

Step-3- Conclusion

Since 83 has no factors other than 1 and itself, it is a prime number.

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