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<p>When a number is divisible by only 2 numbers that are 1 and itself, it is called a prime number. We use prime numbers in our daily life, like in Cybersecurity and ATM pins. Now Let us study what a prime number is and why 4 is not a prime number.</p>
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<p>When a number is divisible by only 2 numbers that are 1 and itself, it is called a prime number. We use prime numbers in our daily life, like in Cybersecurity and ATM pins. Now Let us study what a prime number is and why 4 is not a prime number.</p>
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<h2>Is 4 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<h2>Is 4 a Prime Number?</h2>
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<p>Numbers are of 2 types, Prime and Composite<a>numbers</a>. </p>
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<p>Numbers are of 2 types, Prime and Composite<a>numbers</a>. </p>
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<p>4 is a<a>composite number</a>. We can check how 4 is a composite number using 4 different methods. Let us study what the methods are </p>
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<p>4 is a<a>composite number</a>. We can check how 4 is a composite number using 4 different methods. Let us study what the methods are </p>
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<ul><li>Divisor Counting Method</li>
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<ul><li>Divisor Counting Method</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Divisibility Test</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Divisibility Test</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Prime Number Chart</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Prime Number Chart</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Prime Factorization</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Prime Factorization</li>
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</ul><h2>Why Is 4 not a prime number?</h2>
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</ul><h2>Why Is 4 not a prime number?</h2>
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<p>A number needs to satisfy 2 criteria to be a prime:</p>
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<p>A number needs to satisfy 2 criteria to be a prime:</p>
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<ul><li>It should have only 2<a>factors</a>.</li>
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<ul><li>It should have only 2<a>factors</a>.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>It should have only 2 divisors. 1 and itself.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>It should have only 2 divisors. 1 and itself.</li>
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</ul><p>If it meets the above criteria, it can be considered as a<a>prime number</a>. Now, let us look at the different techniques to find if a number is prime or not. </p>
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</ul><p>If it meets the above criteria, it can be considered as a<a>prime number</a>. Now, let us look at the different techniques to find if a number is prime or not. </p>
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<h3>Using the Counting Divisors Method</h3>
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<h3>Using the Counting Divisors Method</h3>
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<p>We will test if 4 is divisible by 2, 3, 5 or 7. If 4 is divisible by any of the numbers mentioned above, then 4 is not a prime no.</p>
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<p>We will test if 4 is divisible by 2, 3, 5 or 7. If 4 is divisible by any of the numbers mentioned above, then 4 is not a prime no.</p>
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<ul><li>Since 4 is ending with an<a>even number</a>, we can say that 4 is divisible by 2.</li>
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<ul><li>Since 4 is ending with an<a>even number</a>, we can say that 4 is divisible by 2.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Since the<a>sum</a>of the digits is 4, 4 is not divisible by 3 as 4 is not a<a>multiple</a>of 3. </li>
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</ul><ul><li>Since the<a>sum</a>of the digits is 4, 4 is not divisible by 3 as 4 is not a<a>multiple</a>of 3. </li>
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</ul><ul><li>4 is not ending with a 0 or 5. Therefore, it is not divisible by 5.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>4 is not ending with a 0 or 5. Therefore, it is not divisible by 5.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>As 4 is a lower number than 7, it will not be divisible by 7.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>As 4 is a lower number than 7, it will not be divisible by 7.</li>
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</ul><p>We know 4 can be divided by one of the above-mentioned numbers, therefore it is not a prime number. </p>
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</ul><p>We know 4 can be divided by one of the above-mentioned numbers, therefore it is not a prime number. </p>
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<h3>Using A Prime Number Chart</h3>
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<h3>Using A Prime Number Chart</h3>
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<p>Here, we will be using a chart that will contain all the prime numbers between 1 and 100. If the given number appears in the list, it is not a prime number. </p>
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<p>Here, we will be using a chart that will contain all the prime numbers between 1 and 100. If the given number appears in the list, it is not a prime number. </p>
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<p>We can see that 4 does not appear here. So, it is not a prime number. </p>
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<p>We can see that 4 does not appear here. So, it is not a prime 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>Applying this method, we break the large numbers into small numbers to check the factors. This method is applicable only for composite numbers. </p>
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<p>Applying this method, we break the large numbers into small numbers to check the factors. This method is applicable only for composite numbers. </p>
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<p>The<a>prime factors</a>for 4 are 2 and 2. As the factors of 4 are more than 2, we can’t call 4 a prime number. </p>
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<p>The<a>prime factors</a>for 4 are 2 and 2. As the factors of 4 are more than 2, we can’t call 4 a prime number. </p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Determining if 4 is a Prime Number</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Determining if 4 is a Prime Number</h2>
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<p>There are some special mistakes which the kids make while solving to see whether 4 is a prime number or not. Let us now look at some of these mistakes. </p>
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<p>There are some special mistakes which the kids make while solving to see whether 4 is a prime number or not. Let us now look at some of these mistakes. </p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for "Is 4 a Prime Number"</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for "Is 4 a Prime Number"</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Factor-</strong>A number, if multiplied with another number gives us the required number.Example, 9x2=18, 9x3=27. In that, 2 and 3 are factors</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Factor-</strong>A number, if multiplied with another number gives us the required number.Example, 9x2=18, 9x3=27. In that, 2 and 3 are factors</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisor-</strong>A number by which another number is divided is called divisor.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisor-</strong>A number by which another number is divided is called divisor.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Composite number-</strong>If the number of factors for the given number is above 2, then that number is a composite number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Composite number-</strong>If the number of factors for the given number is above 2, then that number is a composite number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Multiple-</strong>The product we get while multiplying a number with another number.Example:- 9x2=18, 9x3=27. Here, 18 and 27 are multiple of 9.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Multiple-</strong>The product we get while multiplying a number with another number.Example:- 9x2=18, 9x3=27. Here, 18 and 27 are multiple of 9.</li>
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<h2>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana</h2>
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<h2>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana</h2>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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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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<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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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>