Math Problem Statement
Is 99 a composite number?
Solution
Yes, 99 is a composite number.
A composite number is a positive integer that has more than two distinct divisors (factors). In the case of 99, its factors are 1, 3, 9, 11, 33, and 99. Since 99 has divisors other than just 1 and itself, it is classified as a composite number.
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Tip: Composite numbers always have more than two divisors, while prime numbers have exactly two: 1 and the number itself.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Composite Numbers
Factors
Formulas
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Theorems
Definition of Composite Numbers
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6