Definition:Composite Number/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Composite Number
The concept of classifying numbers as prime or composite appears to have originated with the Pythagoreans.
Sources
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.2$: Pythagoras (ca. $\text {580}$ – $\text {500}$ B.C.)