prime factorization

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number has exactly 2 factors: 1 and the number itself.

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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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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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You can find the prime factorization of a number using a factor tree.

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a diagram that breaks down a number into its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 32?

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The prime factorization of 32 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2.

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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The prime factorization of 60 is 5 x 3 x 2 x 2.

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What is the prime factorization of 105?

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The prime factorization of 105 is 7 x 5 x 3.

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What is the prime factorization of 72?

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The prime factorization of 72 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3.

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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.