5.1 - Intro to Number Theory assignment

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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What is 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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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors.

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What is the prime factorization of a number?

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The prime factorization of a number is expressing it as a product of its prime factors.

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, list all whole numbers that can divide that number without leaving a remainder.

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What is the sum of the factors needed to make 4² x 5 x 7³ x 11² a perfect square?

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12

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What is the prime factorization of 144?

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2⁴ x 3²

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What are all the factors of 24?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

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How is a prime number different from a composite number?

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Prime numbers have only 2 factors, and composite numbers have more than 2 factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 150?

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2 x 3 x 5²