Prime factorization

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the prime factorization of 88?

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The prime factorization of 88 is 2^3 • 11.

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization of a number, divide the number by the smallest prime number until you reach 1, recording the prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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The prime factorization of 30 is 2 • 3 • 5.

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What is the prime factorization of 81?

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The prime factorization of 81 is 3^4.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the product of 2, 3, and 4?

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The product of 2, 3, and 4 is 24.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What type of number is 1?

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1 is neither a prime nor a composite number.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4