5.1 - Intro to Number Theory assignment

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What is prime factorization?

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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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Find the prime factorization of 56.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 7

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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 is a composite number?

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself.

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Which one is a composite number: 37, 41, 21, 29?

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21

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What is the definition of a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not prime or composite.

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What are factor pairs?

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Factor pairs are two numbers that, when multiplied together, equal a given number.

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All of the following are factor pairs of 12 EXCEPT: 3 and 4, 2 and 6, 1 and 12, 3 and 5.

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3 and 5

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What is the smallest prime number?

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2