Is 1 pirme or composte
composite
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To determine whether a number is prime or composite, you need to understand the concepts of prime and composite numbers.
A prime number is a positive integer greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. In other words, a prime number cannot be divided evenly by any other number except for 1 and itself.
On the other hand, a composite number is a positive integer that has more than two positive divisors. In simpler terms, a composite number can be divided evenly by at least one number other than 1 and itself.
Now, to determine whether 1 is prime or composite, we need to consider the definition of prime and composite numbers. Since a prime number must have exactly two positive divisors (1 and itself), but 1 is divisible by only one number (itself), it does not meet the criteria of being a prime number.
Therefore, by definition, 1 is neither prime nor composite. It is a special case known as a "unit" in number theory.