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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Find the prime factorization of 81.

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3^4

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 45.

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3 x 3 x 5

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Find the prime factorization of 30.

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2 • 3 • 5

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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 8?

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2^3

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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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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 12?

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2^2 • 3