### Instruction: Find the sum of the first 9 prime numbers.### Response: A prime number is a positive integer that has exactly two positive integer factors: 1 and itself.
The first 9 prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, and 23.
To find the sum of these numbers, I can add them up one by one or use a calculator.
I'll use a calculator to save time.
I enter 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 and press equals.
I get 100 as the answer.