MATLAB Function Reference

primes

Generate list of prime numbers

Syntax

• p = primes(n)
  

Description

p = primes(n) returns a row vector of the prime numbers less than or equal to n. A prime number is one that has no factors other than 1 and itself.

Examples

• p = primes(37)
  
  p =
  
       2     3     5     7    11    13    17    19    23    29    31    37
  

See Also

factor

preferences

print, printopt

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