prime factorization

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors, which are the prime numbers that multiply together to give the original number.

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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 are the prime factors of 27?

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3 x 3 x 3

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What are the prime factors of 70?

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2 x 5 x 7

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How do you find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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To find the GCF, list the prime factors of each number, then multiply the lowest powers of all common prime factors.

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What is the GCF of 16 and 36?

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4

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What is the GCF of 35 and 63?

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7

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What is the GCF of 32 and 64?

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32

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2 x 2 x 3 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2 x 2 x 5 x 5