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 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 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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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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2² x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 48 using a factor tree?

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3 x 2⁴

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What number is never allowed in a factor tree?

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1

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What is the prime factorization of 80?

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2⁴ x 5

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In a power, what is an exponent?

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An exponent is the number that tells how many times the base is used as a factor.

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How do you create a factor tree?

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A factor tree is created by breaking down a number into its prime factors, starting with any two factors and continuing until all factors are prime.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5