Unit Test Operations, Powers, Prime factorization, GCF, LCM

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What is the LCM (Least Common Multiple)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by each of the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest factor that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What does it mean for a number to be prime?

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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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Is 66 a prime number?

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No, 66 is not a prime number because it has divisors other than 1 and 66 (e.g., 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33).

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What operation would you use to find the height of each story in a building that is 72 feet tall and has 6 stories?

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You would use division to find the height of each story.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is the result of dividing 72 by 6?

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The result is 12.

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What is the prime factorization of 28?

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The prime factorization of 28 is 2 x 2 x 7 or 2^2 x 7.