Question

is 3 a prime number or a composite number? prime number composite number submit

Explanation:

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself. For 3, the divisors are 1 and 3. A composite number has more than two distinct positive divisors. Since 3 has only two divisors (1 and 3), it is a prime number.

Answer:

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