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 the prime factorization of 9?

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3 x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 44?

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2 x 2 x 11

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Which number is not allowed on the factor tree?

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1

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What is the prime factorization of 23?

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23 (since 23 is a prime number)

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What is the prime factorization of 36?

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2 x 2 x 3 x 3

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How do you start a factor tree?

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Begin with the number you want to factor and divide it by the smallest prime number that fits.

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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 factors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5