Prime and Composite Numbers

A prime number has exactly two factors, 1 and the number itself. A composite number has more than two factors. Make arrays to find the factors.

Write prime or composite for each number.

  1. 7 List the factors. The factors of 7 are 1 and 7. Make all the arrays you can with 7 square tiles.

Read the explanation below to learn more about prime and composite numbers.

Prime and Composite Numbers