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Prime numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that can only be divided by 1 and themselves. They are the fundamental building blocks of all other integers, as every number can be expressed as a unique product of primes. For instance, the number 10 is the product of the prime numbers 2 and 5. This unique property makes prime numbers essential in cryptography and other areas of modern mathematics.

Shameer Zaman and M . Iqbal

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Prime vs. Composite Numbers Debate

In this activity, you will participate in a debate about the significance and usefulness of prime and composite numbers.

Steps:

1. Choose which side you want to support: Team Prime or Team Composite

2. Create a post in your team’s section with some examples of prime and composite numbers and your argument

3. Your argument should explain why your type of number (prime or composite) is more important or useful

4. Include at least one real-world example or mathematical application

5. After posting your argument, read your classmates’ posts

6. Vote for the arguments you find most convincing (you can vote for posts from either team)

Remember:

Prime numbers are only divisible by 1 and themselves (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11…)

Composite numbers have more than two factors (e.g., 4, 6, 8, 9, 10…)

Be respectful of others’ arguments

The winning team will be determined by the total number of votes their arguments receive

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Composite numbers come up in many math problems, especially those involving divisors, multiples, and number patterns.

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Composite numbers come up in many math problems, especially those involving divisors, multiples, and number patterns.

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prime numbers are very useful in coding 

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prime numbers are very useful in coding 

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They can be broken into prime factors (e.g., 12 = 2 × 2 × 3).

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They can be broken into prime factors (e.g., 12 = 2 × 2 × 3).

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we choose 3 because it is a prime number a easy to calculate and it has 2 multiples 

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we choose 3 because it is a prime number a easy to calculate and it has 2 multiples 

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Abdal and Abdullah

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Here’s a 9-line explanation of what a **composite number** is:

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Here’s a 9-line explanation of what a **composite number** is:

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1. A **composite number** is a whole number greater than 1.

2. It has **more than two factors** — meaning it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself.

3. For example, **6 is composite** because it has four factors: 1, 2, 3, and 6.

4. This contrasts with **prime numbers**, which have only two factors: 1 and themselves.

5. **1 is neither prime nor composite** by definition.

6. All even numbers greater than 2 are composite (e.g., 4, 6, 8, 10...).

7. Some odd numbers are also composite (e.g., 9, 15, 21...).

8. Composite numbers can be **factored into smaller prime numbers**.

9. They play a key role in number theory and arithmetic. M ESSA CHAUDHARY

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. In other words, it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself.

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. In other words, it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself.

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For example:

4 is a composite number because it can be divided by 1, 2, and 4.

6 is composite because it can be divided by 1, 2, 3, and 6.

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A composite number is a number that can be divided  by numbers other than 1 and itself. shawaiz

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A composite number is a number that can be divided  by numbers other than 1 and itself. shawaiz

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Prime numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and themselves.                                                                  

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Prime numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and themselves.                                                                  

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Prime numbers are very important because they are the basic building blocks of all other whole numbers

By:Azlan

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Team Composite** argument in 2 lines: **Composite numbers are practical because they have many factors, making division and grouping easier. For example, 12 is used in clocks and measurements since it can be divided in many ways.** Mujtaba,Mahad

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Prime numbers are the most important and powerful type of numbers in mathematics because they are the foundation of all other numbers. Every composite number is simply a product of prime numbers, which means that primes are the “atoms” of mathematics, while composites are just combinations of these atoms. For example, the composite number 60 can be broken down into 2 × 2 × 3 × 5. Without prime numbers, 60 would not even exist. This shows that composite numbers fully depend on primes, but prime numbers stand on their own, independent and indivisible.

In real life, prime numbers have far greater importance than composites. They are the backbone of modern computer security and encryption. Every time we use online banking, send private messages, or protect our data, prime numbers are being used in cryptography to create unbreakable codes. Scientists and engineers also use prime numbers in fields like signal processing, error detection in computers, and even astronomy when analyzing patterns in the universe.

Composite numbers, on the other hand, are not original — they are only useful because they are made of primes. They cannot exist without prime numbers, while primes are unique and powerful on their own. If primes did not exist, composites would vanish as well. This proves that primes are not only more fundamental in pure mathematics but also far more significant in real-world applications.

For these reasons, Team Prime clearly has the stronger side: primes are the building blocks of all numbers, essential for technology and security, and far more important than composites, which are only their products.

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Prime numbers are the most important and powerful type of numbers in mathematics because they are the foundation of all other numbers. Every composite number is simply a product of prime numbers, which means that primes are the “atoms” of mathematics, while composites are just combinations of these atoms. For example, the composite number 60 can be broken down into 2 × 2 × 3 × 5. Without prime numbers, 60 would not even exist. This shows that composite numbers fully depend on primes, but prime numbers stand on their own, independent and indivisible.

In real life, prime numbers have far greater importance than composites. They are the backbone of modern computer security and encryption. Every time we use online banking, send private messages, or protect our data, prime numbers are being used in cryptography to create unbreakable codes. Scientists and engineers also use prime numbers in fields like signal processing, error detection in computers, and even astronomy when analyzing patterns in the universe.

Composite numbers, on the other hand, are not original — they are only useful because they are made of primes. They cannot exist without prime numbers, while primes are unique and powerful on their own. If primes did not exist, composites would vanish as well. This proves that primes are not only more fundamental in pure mathematics but also far more significant in real-world applications.

For these reasons, Team Prime clearly has the stronger side: primes are the building blocks of all numbers, essential for technology and security, and far more important than composites, which are only their products. BY faizan

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Hey everyone! I’m repping Team Prime, and I’m here to prove why prime numbers are the true foundation of mathematics.

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Hey everyone! I’m repping Team Prime, and I’m here to prove why prime numbers are the true foundation of mathematics.

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🔢 Prime Examples:

2 (the only even prime!)

3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19...

These numbers are only divisible by 1 and themselves—simple, pure, and powerful.

💥 Why Prime Numbers Matter More:

The Building Blocks of All Numbers

Every composite number is made by multiplying prime numbers. That means primes are the DNA of all numbers. For example:

12 is composite, but it’s made of primes: 2 × 2 × 3.

30 = 2 × 3 × 5.

Without primes, composites wouldn’t even exist!

Used in Modern Technology

Ever bought something online? Logged into an account? Sent a secure message? You’ve used prime numbers!

🔐 Encryption and cybersecurity rely on very large prime numbers to protect our data. RSA encryption (used in banking and internet security) is based on how hard it is to factor huge composites into their prime parts.

Endless and Mysterious

There’s an infinite number of primes—and mathematicians are still discovering new ones! They're key to unsolved problems like the Riemann Hypothesis and the Twin Prime Conjecture.

🧮 Real-World Application:

💳 Online Banking Security

The RSA algorithm uses two large prime numbers to create a public key. The reason it’s so secure is because breaking the code means figuring out which primes were used—a nearly impossible task without a supercomputer.

👑 Final Word:

Without primes, you wouldn’t have composites—or safe online shopping! They’re the essential building blocks of math and the backbone of digital security. Team Prime FTW!

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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. All other whole numbers greater than 1 are known as composite numbers                    

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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. All other whole numbers greater than 1 are known as composite numbers                    

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7 is a prime number because its only factors are 1 and 7.

6 is a composite number because it has factors of 1, 2, 3, and 6.

The number 1 is not a prime number because a prime must have exactly two distinct factors. The number 1 only has one factor—itself. The number 2 is the smallest and only even prime number.