Prime and Composite Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Identify the number classified as prime.(1 point)
Responses
29
29
69
69
39
39
49
Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.
From the options given:
- 29 is a prime number because it has only two divisors: 1 and 29 itself.
- 69 is not a prime number because it is divisible by 3 and 23 (69 = 3 * 23).
- 39 is not a prime number because it is divisible by 3 and 13 (39 = 3 * 13).
- 49 is not a prime number because it is divisible by 7 (49 = 7 * 7).
Therefore, the number classified as prime is 29.