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 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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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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2² × 3

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 × 3 × 5

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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.

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2² × 5²

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What is the prime factorization of 45?

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3² × 5

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What does it mean if a number is composite?

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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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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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2² × 3 × 5

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What is the prime factorization of 81?

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3⁴