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1.6.a
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label the following number as a prime or composite. if the number is composite, then factor it completely.
59
if the number is prime, enter \dne\ in the answer box below:
factored form:
hint: factored form for 12 should be entered as: 2^2*3
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Explanation:

Step1: Check divisibility of 59

Test divisibility by primes ≤ $\sqrt{59} \approx 7.68$ (2,3,5,7).

• 59 is odd, not divisible by 2.
• $5+9=14$, not divisible by 3.
• Does not end in 0/5, not divisible by 5.
• $59 \div 7 \approx 8.43$, no integer quotient.

Step2: Classify the number

Since no prime ≤ $\sqrt{59}$ divides 59, it is prime.

Answer:

Prime, Factored form: DNE