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===[[Prime number]]===
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===[[Canada/USA MathCamp]]===
A '''prime number''' (or simply '''prime''') is a [[positive integer]] <math>p>1</math> whose only positive [[divisor | divisors]] are 1 and itself.
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The '''Canada/USA Mathcamp''' is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to inspire and motivate mathematically talented high school students by exposing them to the beauty and variety of mathematics, to impart valuable knowledge and skills for the pursuit of mathematics in high school, university, and beyond, and to provide a supportive and fun environment for interaction among students who love mathematics.
Note that <math>1</math> is usually defined as being neither prime nor [[composite number|composite]] because it is its only factor among the [[natural number|natural numbers]].  
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The [[Sieve of Eratosthenes]] is a relatively quick method for... [[Prime number|[more]]]
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The environment of Mathcamp tends to be relaxed in terms of rules; in fact it officially only has four rules (generally involving common sense and respect). Originally it had been stricter, though by 1997 most of the mentors found the structure too... [[Canada/USA MathCamp|[more]]]
 
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Canada/USA MathCamp

The Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to inspire and motivate mathematically talented high school students by exposing them to the beauty and variety of mathematics, to impart valuable knowledge and skills for the pursuit of mathematics in high school, university, and beyond, and to provide a supportive and fun environment for interaction among students who love mathematics.

The environment of Mathcamp tends to be relaxed in terms of rules; in fact it officially only has four rules (generally involving common sense and respect). Originally it had been stricter, though by 1997 most of the mentors found the structure too... [more]