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<p>The numbers that have only two factors, which are 1 and itself, are called prime numbers. Prime numbers are used in encryption, computer algorithms, and barcode generation. In this topic, we will be discussing whether 702 is a prime number or not.</p>
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<p>The numbers that have only two factors, which are 1 and itself, are called prime numbers. Prime numbers are used in encryption, computer algorithms, and barcode generation. In this topic, we will be discussing whether 702 is a prime number or not.</p>
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<h2>Is 702 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<h2>Is 702 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<p>There are two main<a>types of numbers</a>-</p>
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<p>There are two main<a>types of numbers</a>-</p>
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<p>Prime numbers and<a>composite numbers</a>, depending on the number of<a>factors</a>.</p>
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<p>Prime numbers and<a>composite numbers</a>, depending on the number of<a>factors</a>.</p>
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<p>A<a>prime number</a>is a<a>natural number</a>that is divisible only by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p>A<a>prime number</a>is a<a>natural number</a>that is divisible only by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p>For example, 3 is a prime number because it is divisible by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p>For example, 3 is a prime number because it is divisible by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p>A composite number is a positive number that is divisible by more than two numbers.</p>
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<p>A composite number is a positive number that is divisible by more than two numbers.</p>
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<p>For example, 6 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, and 6, making it a composite number.</p>
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<p>For example, 6 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, and 6, making it a composite number.</p>
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<p>Prime numbers follow a few properties like:</p>
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<p>Prime numbers follow a few properties like:</p>
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<ul><li>Prime numbers are positive numbers always<a>greater than</a>1. </li>
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<ul><li>Prime numbers are positive numbers always<a>greater than</a>1. </li>
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<li>2 is the only even prime number. </li>
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<li>2 is the only even prime number. </li>
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<li>They have only two factors: 1 and the number itself. </li>
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<li>They have only two factors: 1 and the number itself. </li>
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<li>Any two distinct prime numbers are<a>co-prime numbers</a>because they have only one common factor, which is 1.</li>
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<li>Any two distinct prime numbers are<a>co-prime numbers</a>because they have only one common factor, which is 1.</li>
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</ul><p>As 702 has more than two factors, it is not a prime number.</p>
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</ul><p>As 702 has more than two factors, it is not a prime number.</p>
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<h2>Why is 702 Not a Prime Number?</h2>
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<h2>Why is 702 Not a Prime Number?</h2>
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<p>The characteristic of a prime number is that it has only two divisors: 1 and itself. Since 702 has more than two factors, it is not a prime number. Several methods are used to distinguish between prime and composite numbers.</p>
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<p>The characteristic of a prime number is that it has only two divisors: 1 and itself. Since 702 has more than two factors, it is not a prime number. Several methods are used to distinguish between prime and composite numbers.</p>
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<p>A few methods are:</p>
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<p>A few methods are:</p>
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<ul><li>Counting Divisors Method </li>
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<ul><li>Counting Divisors Method </li>
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<li>Divisibility Test </li>
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<li>Divisibility Test </li>
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<li>Prime Number Chart </li>
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<li>Prime Number Chart </li>
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<li>Prime Factorization</li>
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<li>Prime Factorization</li>
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</ul><h3>Using the Counting Divisors Method</h3>
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</ul><h3>Using the Counting Divisors Method</h3>
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<p>The method in which we count the number of divisors to categorize numbers as prime or composite is called the counting divisors method. Based on the count of the divisors, we categorize numbers as prime or composite.</p>
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<p>The method in which we count the number of divisors to categorize numbers as prime or composite is called the counting divisors method. Based on the count of the divisors, we categorize numbers as prime or composite.</p>
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<ul><li>If there is a total count of only 2 divisors, then the number would be prime. </li>
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<ul><li>If there is a total count of only 2 divisors, then the number would be prime. </li>
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<li>If the count is more than 2, then the number is composite.</li>
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<li>If the count is more than 2, then the number is composite.</li>
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</ul><p>Let’s check whether 702 is prime or composite.</p>
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</ul><p>Let’s check whether 702 is prime or composite.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>All numbers are divisible by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>All numbers are divisible by 1 and itself.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Divide 702 by 2. It is divisible by 2, so 2 is a factor of 702.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Divide 702 by 2. It is divisible by 2, so 2 is a factor of 702.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Divide 702 by 3. It is divisible by 3, so 3 is a factor of 702.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Divide 702 by 3. It is divisible by 3, so 3 is a factor of 702.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>You can simplify checking divisors up to 702 by finding the root value. We then need to only check divisors up to the root value.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>You can simplify checking divisors up to 702 by finding the root value. We then need to only check divisors up to the root value.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5:</strong>When we divide 702 by 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 27, 39, 54, 78, 117, 234, 351, it is divisible by all these numbers.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5:</strong>When we divide 702 by 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 27, 39, 54, 78, 117, 234, 351, it is divisible by all these numbers.</p>
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<p>Since 702 has more than 2 divisors, it is a composite number.</p>
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<p>Since 702 has more than 2 divisors, it is a composite number.</p>
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<h3>Using the Divisibility Test Method</h3>
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<h3>Using the Divisibility Test Method</h3>
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<p>We use a<a>set</a><a>of rules</a>to check whether a number is divisible by another number completely or not. This is called the Divisibility Test Method.</p>
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<p>We use a<a>set</a><a>of rules</a>to check whether a number is divisible by another number completely or not. This is called the Divisibility Test Method.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 2:</strong>The number in the ones'<a>place value</a>is 2. Two is an<a>even number</a>, which means that 702 is divisible by 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 2:</strong>The number in the ones'<a>place value</a>is 2. Two is an<a>even number</a>, which means that 702 is divisible by 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 3:</strong>The<a>sum</a>of the digits in the number 702 is 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 702 is also divisible by 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 3:</strong>The<a>sum</a>of the digits in the number 702 is 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 702 is also divisible by 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 5:</strong>The unit’s place digit is 2. Therefore, 702 is not divisible by 5.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 5:</strong>The unit’s place digit is 2. Therefore, 702 is not divisible by 5.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 7:</strong>To check divisibility by 7, double the last digit (2 × 2 = 4) and then subtract it from the rest of the number (70 - 4 = 66). Since 66 is not divisible by 7, 702 is also not divisible by 7.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 7:</strong>To check divisibility by 7, double the last digit (2 × 2 = 4) and then subtract it from the rest of the number (70 - 4 = 66). Since 66 is not divisible by 7, 702 is also not divisible by 7.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 11:</strong>In 702, the sum of the digits in odd positions is 9, and the sum of the digits in even positions is 0. This means that 702 is not divisible by 11.</p>
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<p><strong>Divisibility by 11:</strong>In 702, the sum of the digits in odd positions is 9, and the sum of the digits in even positions is 0. This means that 702 is not divisible by 11.</p>
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<p>Since 702 is divisible by 2 and 3, it has more than two factors. Therefore, it is a composite number.</p>
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<p>Since 702 is divisible by 2 and 3, it has more than two factors. Therefore, it is a composite number.</p>
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<h3>Using Prime Number Chart</h3>
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<h3>Using Prime Number Chart</h3>
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<p>The prime number chart is a tool created using a method called “The Sieve of Eratosthenes.” In this method, we follow these steps:</p>
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<p>The prime number chart is a tool created using a method called “The Sieve of Eratosthenes.” In this method, we follow these steps:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Write numbers from 1 to 1000 in rows and columns.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Write numbers from 1 to 1000 in rows and columns.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2</strong>: Leave 1 without coloring or crossing, as it is neither prime nor composite.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2</strong>: Leave 1 without coloring or crossing, as it is neither prime nor composite.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Mark 2 because it is a prime number and cross out all the<a>multiples</a>of 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Mark 2 because it is a prime number and cross out all the<a>multiples</a>of 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Mark 3 because it is a prime number and cross out all the multiples of 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Mark 3 because it is a prime number and cross out all the multiples of 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5</strong>: Repeat this process until you reach the table consisting of marked and crossed boxes, except 1. Through this process, we will have a list of prime numbers from 1 to 1000.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5</strong>: Repeat this process until you reach the table consisting of marked and crossed boxes, except 1. Through this process, we will have a list of prime numbers from 1 to 1000.</p>
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<p>702 is not present in the list of prime numbers, so it is a composite number.</p>
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<p>702 is not present in the list of prime numbers, so it is a composite number.</p>
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<h3>Using the Prime Factorization Method</h3>
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<h3>Using the Prime Factorization Method</h3>
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<p>Prime factorization is a process of breaking down a number into<a>prime factors</a>and then multiplying those factors to obtain the original number.</p>
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<p>Prime factorization is a process of breaking down a number into<a>prime factors</a>and then multiplying those factors to obtain the original number.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>We can write 702 as 2 × 351.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>We can write 702 as 2 × 351.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>In 2 × 351, 351 is a composite number. Further, break 351 into 3 × 117.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>In 2 × 351, 351 is a composite number. Further, break 351 into 3 × 117.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Now, break down 117 into 3 × 39, and 39 into 3 × 13.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Now, break down 117 into 3 × 39, and 39 into 3 × 13.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Now we get the<a>product</a>consisting of only prime numbers.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Now we get the<a>product</a>consisting of only prime numbers.</p>
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<p>Hence, the prime factorization of 702 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 13.</p>
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<p>Hence, the prime factorization of 702 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 13.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Determining if 702 is Not a Prime Number</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Determining if 702 is Not a Prime Number</h2>
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<p>Children might have some misconceptions about prime numbers when they are learning about them. Here are some mistakes that might be made by children.</p>
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<p>Children might have some misconceptions about prime numbers when they are learning about them. Here are some mistakes that might be made by children.</p>
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<h2>FAQ on is 702 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<h2>FAQ on is 702 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<h3>1.Is 702 a perfect square?</h3>
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<h3>1.Is 702 a perfect square?</h3>
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<h3>2.What is the sum of the divisors of 702?</h3>
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<h3>2.What is the sum of the divisors of 702?</h3>
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<p>The sum of the divisors of 702 is 2016.</p>
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<p>The sum of the divisors of 702 is 2016.</p>
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<h3>3.What are the factors of 702?</h3>
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<h3>3.What are the factors of 702?</h3>
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<p>702 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 27, 39, 54, 78, 117, 234, 351, and 702, making these numbers the factors.</p>
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<p>702 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 27, 39, 54, 78, 117, 234, 351, and 702, making these numbers the factors.</p>
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<h3>4.What are the closest prime numbers to 702?</h3>
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<h3>4.What are the closest prime numbers to 702?</h3>
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<p>701 and 709 are the closest prime numbers to 702.</p>
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<p>701 and 709 are the closest prime numbers to 702.</p>
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<h3>5.What is the prime factorization of 702?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the prime factorization of 702?</h3>
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<p>The prime factorization of 702 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 13.</p>
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<p>The prime factorization of 702 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 13.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for "Is 702 a Prime Number"</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for "Is 702 a Prime Number"</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Composite numbers:</strong>Natural numbers greater than 1 that are divisible by more than 2 numbers are called composite numbers. For example, 702 is a composite number because it is divisible by more than two numbers.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Composite numbers:</strong>Natural numbers greater than 1 that are divisible by more than 2 numbers are called composite numbers. For example, 702 is a composite number because it is divisible by more than two numbers.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>The process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>The process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisibility Test:</strong>A method to determine if one number is divisible by another without performing the actual division.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisibility Test:</strong>A method to determine if one number is divisible by another without performing the actual division.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide a given number exactly without leaving a remainder are called factors.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide a given number exactly without leaving a remainder are called factors.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Co-prime numbers:</strong>Two numbers are co-prime if their greatest common divisor is 1.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Co-prime numbers:</strong>Two numbers are co-prime if their greatest common divisor is 1.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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