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A prime number has exactly two whole number factors, 1 and itself.
\A composite number has more than two whole number factors.
\Express the number 9 as a product of its factors.
\Write the factors of 9.
\9 = 1 × 9.
\9 = 3 × 3.
\Factors of 9 are 1, 3, and 9.
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The number 9 is a composite number.