Prime Factorization

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number has more than 2 factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 84?

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The prime factorization of 84 is 2² x 3 x 7.

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Convert the expanded form 2⋅2⋅2⋅3⋅3⋅5⋅7 to exponential form.

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The exponential form is 2³⋅3²⋅5⋅7.

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What is the prime factorization of 75 in exponential form?

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The prime factorization of 75 is 3 x 5².

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What is the prime factorization of 24 in exponential notation?

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The prime factorization of 24 is 2³ x 3.

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Define 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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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization, divide the number by the smallest prime number until the result is 1.

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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The prime factorization of 60 is 2² x 3 x 5.

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What is the difference between prime and composite numbers?

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Prime numbers have exactly two distinct positive divisors, while composite numbers have more than two.