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Generate list of prime numbers
p = primes(n)
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.
p = primes(37)
p =
2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 29 31 37
factor Prime factors