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Math Definitions - Letter C


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Composite Number

Definition of Composite Number

Definition of Composite Number

A composite number is an whole number that has positive integer factors other than itself and \(1\).

For example, \(15 = 3 \times 5\) is composite. However, \(17\) has no factors other than itself and \(1\), so it is not composite.

A whole number greater than \(1\) that is not composite is a prime number.

The picture shows all the composite numbers between \(1\) and \(100\), inclusive.

All whole numbers greater than \(1\) are either composite or prime.

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter C

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018

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