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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Find the prime factorization of 56.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 7

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Find the GCF of 16 and 36.

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4

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Find the GCF of 35 and 63.

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7

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Find the GCF of 14 and 22.

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2

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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How do you find the GCF using prime factorization?

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1. Find the prime factorization of each number. 2. Identify the common prime factors. 3. Multiply the lowest powers of these common factors.

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Find the prime factorization of 38.

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2 x 19