Prime factorization

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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What is the prime factorization of 48?

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3 x 2^4

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What is the prime factorization of 384?

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2^7 x 3

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What does it mean for a number to be composite?

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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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Is the number 1 prime, composite, or neither?

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Neither; 1 is not considered prime or composite.

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a visual representation used to find the prime factorization of a number by breaking it down into its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2^2 x 3 x 5

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How do you determine if a number is prime?

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To determine if a number is prime, check if it has any divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2^2 x 5^2