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Last updated on September 9, 2025
Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 with only two divisors: 1 and the number itself. They are fundamental in mathematics and have applications in various fields, including cryptography and computer science. In this topic, we will focus on the prime numbers between 80 and 100.
A prime number is a natural number with no positive factors other than 1 and the number itself. Prime numbers can only be evenly divided by 1 and the number itself. Here are some basic properties of prime numbers:
A prime number chart is a table that shows prime numbers in increasing order. It includes all the prime numbers within a specified limit to help easily identify prime numbers in a range.
This chart is useful for learning and applying the concept of prime numbers in mathematics and other fields.
The list of all prime numbers from 80 to 100 provides a clear view of numbers in this range that can only be divided by 1 and the number itself.
The prime numbers between 80 and 100 are: 83, 89, 97
Prime numbers, except for 2, are odd numbers. They have no divisors other than 1 and the number itself.
Since 2 is the only even prime number, all other prime numbers fall into the category of odd numbers.
Prime numbers are natural numbers that can only be divided by 1 and the number itself. Here are two important methods to determine if a number is prime:
To determine if a number is prime, use the divisibility method. If a number is divisible by any number other than 1 and itself, it is not a prime number. For example: To check whether 89 is a prime number,
Step 1: 89 ÷ 2 = 44.5 (remainder ≠ 0)
Step 2: 89 ÷ 3 = 29.67 (remainder ≠ 0)
Step 3: 89 ÷ 5 = 17.8 (remainder ≠ 0) None of these divisions result in a whole number, so 89 is a prime number.
This method involves breaking down a composite number into the product of its prime factors. Although this method is more commonly used for composite numbers, recognizing prime numbers involves confirming the absence of such factors.
Rule 1: Divisibility Check:
Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and the number itself. Use divisibility rules to ensure a number is not divisible by smaller primes.
Rule 2: Prime Factorization:
This method determines whether a number can be expressed as the product of smaller prime numbers. If not, it is prime.
Rule 3: Sieve of Eratosthenes Method:
This ancient algorithm identifies all prime numbers up to a given limit. List numbers from 80 to 100, starting with the smallest prime number, 2. Mark all multiples of known primes as non-prime. Continue with the next unmarked prime until reaching the square root of 100, approximately 10. plain_heading7
While working with prime numbers 80 to 100, students might encounter errors. Here are solutions to some common problems:
Is 97 a prime number?
Yes, 97 is a prime number.
The square root of 97 is √97 ≈ 9.84, so check divisibility by primes less than 9.84 (2, 3, 5, 7).
97 ÷ 2 = 48.5
97 ÷ 3 = 32.33
97 ÷ 5 = 19.4
97 ÷ 7 = 13.857
Since 97 is not divisible by any of these numbers, it is a prime number.
A security lock requires a prime number code between 80 and 100. What is the largest prime number that can be used?
97 is the largest prime number between 80 and 100.
Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and themselves.
The prime numbers between 80 and 100 are 83, 89, and 97.
Therefore, the largest prime number for the lock is 97.
A teacher asks: Find a prime number that is closest to 90 but less than 90.
89 is the prime number closest to 90 but less than 90.
89 is a prime number because it is only divisible by 1 and itself.
The next prime number after 89 is 97, which is greater than 90.
Therefore, 89 is the prime number closest to and less than 90.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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