Question

Tell whether the number is prime or composite. If it is composite, write its prime factorization.

59

Short answer

59 is a prime number.

Step-by-step solution

.Recall the concept of prime and composite numbers

Prime numbers are the numbers which are divisible by 1 and itself.

Composite numbers are the numbers which have factors other than 1 and itself.

. Find the factors of the given number

The factors of 59 are 1 and 59.

$59=1\times 59$

Step-3- Conclusion

Since 59 has no factors other than 1 and itself, it is a prime number.