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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the prime factorization of 81?

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3^4

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What is the prime factorization of 108?

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2^2 • 3^3

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What is the prime factorization of 18?

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2 • 3^2

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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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is neither prime nor composite.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2^2 • 3 • 5

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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.

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2^2 • 5^2