Ch 1.5: Greatest Common Factor Flashcard

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What is the prime factorization of 56 using the factor tree?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 7

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Find the GCF of 35 and 45 using Venn diagrams.

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5

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Find the GCF of 12 and 18 using lists.

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6

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Find the GCF of 42 and 63 using the factor tree.

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21

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What is the prime factorization of 36 using the factor tree?

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2 * 2 * 3 * 3

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Define Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

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The largest positive integer that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is a factor tree?

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

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How do you find the GCF using prime factorization?

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List the prime factors of each number, then multiply the lowest powers of common prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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How can Venn diagrams help in finding the GCF?

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They visually represent the common factors of two or more sets.