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 the prime factorization of 48 written in expanded notation?

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3 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

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What is the prime factorization of 18?

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3² x 2

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What is the prime factorization of 75 in exponential form?

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3 x 5²

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has more than two 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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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization, divide the number by the smallest prime number until you reach 1, recording the prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 16?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 or 2⁴

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2² x 3 x 5