673 = 23² + 12².
673 is the hypotenuse of the primitive Pythagorean triple 385-552-673 which was calculated using 23² – 12², 2(23)(12), 23² + 12².
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- 673 is a prime number.
- Prime factorization: 673 is prime.
- The exponent of prime number 673 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2. Therefore 673 has exactly 2 factors.
- Factors of 673: 1, 673
- Factor pairs: 673 = 1 x 673
- 673 has no square factors that allow its square root to be simplified. √673 ≈ 25.94224.
How do we know that 673 is a prime number? If 673 were not a prime number, then it would be divisible by at least one prime number less than or equal to √673 ≈ 25.9. Since 673 cannot be divided evenly by 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, or 23, we know that 673 is a prime number.
Here’s another way we know that 673 is a prime number: Since 673÷4 has a remainder of one, and 23² + 12² = 673, and 23 and 12 have no common prime factors, 673 will be prime unless it is divisible by a primitive Pythagorean hypotenuse less than or equal to √673 ≈ 25.9. Since 673 is not divisible by 5, 13, or 17, we know that 673 is a prime number.
Don’t get discouraged if you make a mistake. Just fix it and move on. That’s what Ricardo did:
@findthefactors 50 minutes, I used logic but I did an error with 12 in the 1st column 🙂 pic.twitter.com/lofwOvf5Iw
— riccardo (@ricca9380) November 8, 2015