prime factors of 101

101 and Level 6

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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.

2014-16 Level 6

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