Prime Factorization

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of 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 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2 x 2 x 3 x 5

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not prime or composite.

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a diagram used to break down a number into its prime factors.

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 36.

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2 x 2 x 3 x 3

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Is 7 a prime number?

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Yes, 7 is a prime number.

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2 x 2 x 5 x 5

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.