Math Problem Statement
Use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to check all composite numbers up to 19.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6 F. 7 G. 8 H. 9 I. 10 J. 11 K. 12 L. 13 M. 14 N. 15 O. 16 P. 17 Q. 18 R. 19
Now the unchecked numbers are the prime numbers.Thus the prime numbers up to 19 are: [give a comma separated list of numbers, e.g: 2,3,5]
Solution
To find all composite numbers up to 19 using the Sieve of Eratosthenes, we start by listing all the numbers from 2 to 19. The process involves marking the multiples of each prime number, starting from the smallest prime (2).
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List the numbers:
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Identify the primes:
- Start with the first prime number, 2. Mark all multiples of 2 (greater than 2): (these are composite).
- Next, move to the next unmarked number, which is 3. Mark all multiples of 3 (greater than 3): (6, 12, and 18 are already marked).
- Next, move to 5. Mark all multiples of 5 (greater than 5): (10 is already marked).
- Finally, the next number is 7. The only multiple is 14, which is already marked.
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The numbers that remain unmarked (not composite) are the prime numbers.
The composite numbers up to 19 are:
Thus, the prime numbers up to 19 are:
Prime numbers up to 19:
Would you like any further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:
- What are the characteristics of prime numbers?
- How can the Sieve of Eratosthenes be modified for larger numbers?
- What are some applications of prime numbers in computer science?
- How does the Sieve of Eratosthenes compare to other prime-finding algorithms?
- Can you explain the concept of twin primes?
Tip: The Sieve of Eratosthenes is efficient for finding all primes up to a specified integer and can be implemented easily in programming languages.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Prime Numbers
Composite Numbers
Formulas
Sieve of Eratosthenes
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8