HW: Prime Factorization, GCF, Vocab

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What number is never allowed in a factor tree?

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1 is never allowed in a factor tree because it is not a prime factor.

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What is the GCF of 24 and 56?

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The GCF of 24 and 56 is 8.

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If the expanded form is 2⋅2⋅2⋅3⋅3⋅5⋅7, what is the exponential form?

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The exponential form is 2³⋅3²⋅5⋅7.

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Which of the following could be a correct prime factorization? 4⋅2⋅5, 2⋅3²⋅7, 15²⋅7, 7²⋅4²?

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The correct prime factorization is 2⋅3²⋅7.

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What is the GCF of 99 and 54?

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The GCF of 99 and 54 is 9.

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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 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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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, the largest number that divides two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest common factor.

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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.