Did You Know?

The number 2 is the only even prime!

What is a Prime Number?

A prime number can only be made by 1 and itself.

What is a Composite Number?

A composite number can be made by two or more smaller numbers.

What prime Does

Prime numbers help us count and do math.

They are used in games and puzzles.

They help keep our data safe online.

They are fun to learn about!

Many games use prime numbers to score.

They show up in nature, like flowers!

More About prime

Prime numbers have been known for a long time. People have studied them for many years. They are very important in math. Many math games use prime numbers.

We see prime numbers in our daily lives. They help us with counting and solving problems. They can be found in music and art too!

There are many prime numbers. Some are small, like 2 and 3. Others are big, like 97 or 101. Learning about them can be a lot of fun!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Natural Number > 1"] --> B["Prime Number"] A --> C["Composite Number"] B --> D["Only Factors: 1 & Itself"] C --> E["Factors: Smaller Natural Numbers"] B --> F["Example: 5"] C --> G["Example: 4"] B --> H["Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic"]

What Do These Words Mean?

prime number:A number greater than 1 that can only be divided by 1 and itself.
composite number:A number greater than 1 that can be made by multiplying two smaller numbers.
factorized:Broken down into smaller numbers that multiply together to make the original number.
number theory:A branch of mathematics that studies numbers and their properties.
fundamental theorem of arithmetic:A rule that says every number greater than 1 is either a prime or can be made from primes in a unique way.