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Is 9 a prime number or a composite number? prime number composite number

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Hey there!
Great question!

Answer:Composite
Explanation: Composite is a mathematical term which means the number divisible by 2 or more numbers. Prime is when the number is only divisible by itself and 1.

9=1,3,9
More than 2 numbers, so it is composite.

I hope this helps:)
User Miku
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Answer:

9 is a composite number because its factors are 1, 3, and 9.

Explanation:

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