2-6 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 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 56?

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2^3 x 7

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2^2 x 5^2

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What is the smallest prime number?

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2

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What is the largest prime number less than 20?

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19

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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 number is never allowed in a factor tree?

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1

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Is the number 1 prime, composite, or neither?

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Neither; it is not considered prime or composite.