Prime Factorization (FACTOR TREES)

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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 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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a visual representation used to break down a number into its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 16?

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2^4

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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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2^2 x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 144?

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2^4 x 3^2

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Using a factor tree, what is the prime factorization of 18?

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3^2 x 2

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What number is never allowed in a factor tree?

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1

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you start creating a factor tree?

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Begin by dividing the number by the smallest prime number possible.

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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