Prime Factorization

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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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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number that has exactly two distinct positive factors: 1 and itself.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number because it has only one factor.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has more than two factors.

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Find the prime factorization of 18 using a number tree.

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3 x 3 x 2

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What is the prime factorization of 8?

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2 x 2 x 2

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 60.

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5 x 3 x 2 x 2

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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Can a prime number be even?

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Yes, the only even prime number is 2.

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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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2 x 2 x 3