6.2 Assignment

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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 the prime factorization of 350?

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The prime factorization of 350 is 2 • 5² • 7.

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What is the prime factorization of 792?

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The prime factorization of 792 is 2³ • 3² • 11.

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What is the prime factorization of 180?

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The prime factorization of 180 is 2² • 3² • 5.

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What is the prime factorization of 252?

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The prime factorization of 252 is 2² • 3² • 7.

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How do you find the missing factor in a prime factorization?

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To find the missing factor, divide the original number by the product of the known factors.

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What is the significance of prime factorization in mathematics?

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Prime factorization is important for simplifying fractions, finding the greatest common divisor, and solving problems involving multiples.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.