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- 101 is a prime number.
- Prime factorization: 101 is prime.
- The exponent of prime number 101 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2. Therefore 101 has exactly 2 factors.
- Factors of 101: 1, 101
- Factor pairs: 101 = 1 x 101
- 101 has no square factors that allow its square root to be simplified. √101 ≈ 10.0498756
How do we know that 101 is a prime number? If 101 were not a prime number, then it would be divisible by at least one prime number less than or equal to √101 ≈ 10. Since 101 cannot be divided evenly by 2, 3, 5, or 7, we know that 101 is a prime number.
101 is never a clue in the FIND THE FACTORS puzzles.
This week’s puzzles and last week’s solutions: 12 Factors 2014-04-21
