Flashcardziz Prime Factorization and Number Types

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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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Find the prime factorization of 18.

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2 • 3²

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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 84?

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2² • 3 • 7

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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 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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Identify the prime factors of 30.

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2, 3, 5

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What is the missing factor in the equation 2 x ? = 10?

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5

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What are the factors of 36?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36

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Find the prime factorization of 60.

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2² • 3 • 5