What Are Prime Numbers

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Objective

I can identify prime numbers as whole numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

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Warm-up video

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Practice

4 questions

1

What is a prime number? Provide a definition in your own words.

2

List all the factors of the number 11. Is it a prime number? Explain your reasoning.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify the factors of the number 19. Is it a prime number? Explain your reasoning. Identify the factors of the number 24. Is it a prime number? Explain your reasoning.

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