Prime Factorization #2

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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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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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What is the prime factorization of 24?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 25?

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5 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 10?

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2 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 49?

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7 x 7

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What is the prime factorization of 8?

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2 x 2 x 2

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization, divide the number by the smallest prime number until you reach 1, recording the prime factors.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number because it does not meet the definition of having exactly two distinct positive divisors.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5