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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors, which are the prime numbers that multiply together to give the original number.

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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 the prime factorization of 18?

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3 x 3 x 2

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What is 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 number is never allowed in a factor tree?

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1

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What is the prime factorization of 8?

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2 x 2 x 2

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number using a number tree?

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Start by dividing the number by the smallest prime number possible, and continue dividing the resulting quotients until all factors are prime.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 x 3 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 45?

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3 x 3 x 5

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What is the prime factorization of 100?

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2 x 2 x 5 x 5