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 is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 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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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 33.

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11 x 3

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 72.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 64.

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

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What are the prime factors of 30?

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2, 3, and 5.

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Is 7 a prime or composite number?

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Prime

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Is 10 a prime or composite number?

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Composite

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What is the prime factorization of 45?

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3 x 3 x 5 or 3² x 5.