9.1 Prime Factorization

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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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Which of the following is a prime number? 29, 30, 35, 40

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29 is a prime number.

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What is the prime factorization of 32?

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2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

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What is the prime factorization of 24?

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2 × 2 × 2 × 3

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What is the prime factorization of 48?

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2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

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Is 43 a prime or composite number?

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43 is a prime number.

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What is the definition of 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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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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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 determine if a number is prime?

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A number is prime if it has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.