Prime Factorization

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a composite number into 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 no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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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 12?

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2² x 3

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What is the prime factorization of 144?

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2⁴ x 3²

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List the first five prime numbers.

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2, 3, 5, 7, 11

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What is the prime factorization of 192?

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2⁶ x 3

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Which of the following are all prime numbers: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9?

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2, 3, 7

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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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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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You can find the prime factorization by dividing the number by the smallest prime number until you reach 1.