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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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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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors.

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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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The prime factorization of 12 is 2 x 2 x 3 or 2² x 3.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number using a factor tree?

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To find the prime factorization using a factor tree, divide the number into two factors, then continue breaking down the factors until all are prime.

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What is the prime factorization of 64?

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The prime factorization of 64 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 or 2⁶.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number because it does not meet the definition of having exactly two distinct positive divisors.

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What is the prime factorization of 88?

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The prime factorization of 88 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 or 2³ x 11.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.