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 is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has exactly two factors: 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 factors.

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Is 1 a prime number or a composite number?

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1 is not considered prime or composite.

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What is the prime factorization of 8?

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The prime factorization of 8 is 2 x 2 x 2.

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Use a number tree to find the prime factorization of 64.

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The prime factorization of 64 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2.

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What are the prime factors of 12?

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The prime factors of 12 are 2 x 2 x 3.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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The prime factorization of 30 is 2 x 3 x 5.

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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The prime factorization of 100 is 2 x 2 x 5 x 5.

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How many prime factors does the number 17 have?

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The number 17 has one prime factor: 17 itself.