2-6 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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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors.

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Is 2 a prime number?

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Yes, 2 is a prime number because it can only be divided by 1 and 2.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not a prime number because it does not meet the definition of having exactly two distinct positive divisors.

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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 is the prime factorization of 12?

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The prime factorization of 12 is 2 x 2 x 3.

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What is the prime factorization of 18?

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The prime factorization of 18 is 2 x 3 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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Which of the following is a prime number: 4, 5, 6?

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5 is a prime number.

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Which of the following is a composite number: 7, 9, 11?

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9 is a composite number.