Prime Factorization

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors, which are the prime numbers that multiply together to give the original number.

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves. Examples include 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11.

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Use a number tree to find the prime factorization of 60.

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5 x 3 x 2 x 2

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Which list contains all prime numbers? 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 or 2, 3, 5, 7, 9?

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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Use a number tree to find the prime factorization of 18.

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3 x 3 x 2

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Write 63 as a product of its prime factors.

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3 x 3 x 7

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Use a number tree to find the prime factorization of 64.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

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What is a number tree?

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A number tree is a visual representation used to break down a number into its prime factors, showing the division process.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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How do you know if a number is prime?

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A number is prime if it has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.