Is the number 5 prime, composite, or neither?

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Mike Becatti asked Aug 10, 2022

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Is the number 5 prime, composite, or neither?

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Answer:

It is a prime number.

Explanation:

It is only divisible by 1 and itself. In order to be classified as a prime number, it must only be divisible by 2 factors, itself and 1.

Igor Golodnitsky answered Aug 12, 2022

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A number that is divisible only by itself and 1

therefore 5 is a prime number

Jerie answered Aug 14, 2022

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