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 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 is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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Find the prime factorization of 64.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 (or 2^6)

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Find the prime factorization of 32.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 (or 2^5)

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Find the prime factorization of 42.

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2 x 3 x 7

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Find the prime factorization of 33.

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3 x 11

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Is 5 a prime number?

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Yes, 5 is a prime number.

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Is 10 a prime number?

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No, 10 is a composite number.

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a diagram used to break down a number into its prime factors.