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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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How can you determine if a number is prime or composite?

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To determine if a number is prime or composite, check if it has any divisors other than 1 and itself. If it does, it is composite; if it does not, it is prime.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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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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What is the prime factorization of 45?

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The prime factorization of 45 is 3 x 3 x 5.

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What is a number tree in the context of prime factorization?

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A number tree is a visual representation used to break down a number into its prime factors by repeatedly dividing the number by its smallest prime factor.

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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.

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What is the prime factorization of 24?

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The prime factorization of 24 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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