To find a prime factorization, divide a composite number and its factors by prime numbers until all the factors are prime. Many people find factor trees helpful in visualizing this process. Example: 210
210 Divide by two.
105,2 Divide by three.
35,3,2 Divide by five.
7,5,3,2 Stop. All the factors are prime.
2 x 3 x 5 x 7 is the prime factorization of 210.
You do a factor rainbow to find a prime factorization. You compare prime factorizations to find a greatest common factor.
Whatever you use, 59 is a prime number. Its only prime factor is itself.
3 could be a prime factor but it depends on which number you're trying to find the prime factors of.
You divide by one prime after another until you find a factor. Then you repeat the process with the quotient, starting with that factor.You divide by one prime after another until you find a factor. Then you repeat the process with the quotient, starting with that factor.You divide by one prime after another until you find a factor. Then you repeat the process with the quotient, starting with that factor.You divide by one prime after another until you find a factor. Then you repeat the process with the quotient, starting with that factor.
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Use a factor tree. 55 5,11
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Find the prime factorization. Identify the distinct prime factors. Add them up.
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The prime factorization.
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