Prime Factorization

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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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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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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 the prime factorization of 12?

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2² x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number using a factor tree?

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Start with the number at the top, divide it by prime numbers until all factors are prime.

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What is the prime factorization of 144?

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2⁴ x 3²

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What is the exponential form of 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3?

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2³ x 3²

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1