Factor Trees

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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What is a factor tree?

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A factor tree is a diagram that shows the prime factors of a number.

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What are prime numbers?

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

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What is the prime factorization of 18?

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2 x 3 x 3 or 2 x 3².

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What is the prime factorization of 24?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 3 or 2³ x 3.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 16 and 24?

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The GCF of 16 and 24 is 8.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of 18 and 27?

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The LCM of 18 and 27 is 54.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself.