Question

drag each number to show whether it is a prime number or a composite number. three of the numbers are prime, and three are composite. 61 3 26 33 85 41 prime numbers drag and drop items here composite numbers drag and drop items here

Explanation:

Step1: Define Prime/Composite

A prime number has exactly 2 distinct positive divisors (1 and itself). A composite number has more than 2 distinct positive divisors.

Step2: Analyze 61

Check divisors of 61. Divisors: 1, 61. So prime.

Step3: Analyze 3

Divisors of 3: 1, 3. Prime.

Step4: Analyze 26

Divisors of 26: 1, 2, 13, 26. Composite (more than 2 divisors).

Step5: Analyze 33

Divisors of 33: 1, 3, 11, 33. Composite.

Step6: Analyze 85

Divisors of 85: 1, 5, 17, 85. Composite.

Step7: Analyze 41

Divisors of 41: 1, 41. Prime.

Answer:

Prime Numbers: 61, 3, 41
Composite Numbers: 26, 33, 85