A prime number exactly has 2 factors: 1 and itself.
Consider whether you find at least one other factor. If so, then it is not a prime number. For example, 10 is not a prime number because it can be divided by 2 and 5 (in addition to 1 and 10).
Memorize at least the first prime numbers:
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
If you would like to have a vivid explanation with a detailed example, please read the page Prime Factorization - Mona
Step 1: Find the factors of the number
17 is divisible by: 1, 17
Step 2: prime number or not a prime number?
To find out whether it is a prime number, you only need to find another factor other than 1 or the 17.
The number 17 only has the factors 1 and 17 Therefore, it's a prime number!
