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Use factor trees to find the prime factorization of 13?
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Why do you do factor trees?
to help find prime factorizations of composite numbers
What is the easiest way to find prime factorization?
Many people find factor trees to be the easiest.
Math prime factor trees?
How do you find the first three common multiples of sets of numbers
How do you simplify fractions using the factor tree?
To simplify fractions, it is necessary to divide the numerator and the denominator by their GCF. You can find their GCF by comparing their prime factorizations. You can find their prime factorizations through the use of factor trees.
Do factor trees always work for determining the greatest common factors?
If you construct them correctly, factor trees always work to determine the prime factorization of a number. Once you compare the prime factorizations of two or more numbers, it is relatively easy to find the greatest common factor of them from there.
How do I use 16 as factor trees to find the prime factors of each number?
16 8,2 4,2,2 2,2,2,2
How do you Simplify the fraction 150 over 225 with factor trees?
The factor trees find the prime factorizations. The prime factorizations find the GCF. The GCF simplifies the fraction. 150 75,2 25,3,2 5,5,3,2 225 75,3 25,3,3 5,5,3,3 The GCF is 75 150/225 = 2/3
Can 1 be a factor in a factor tree?
No, factor trees are intended to find prime factors, 1 isn't prime. The process of factoring is intended to break down the number. Since factoring out 1 still leaves the original number, it isn't useful.
Do you do a factor rainbow for greatest common factor?
You do a factor rainbow to find a prime factorization. You compare prime factorizations to find a greatest common factor.
Why cant you use 1 as a factor in a factor tree?
Factor trees are intended to find prime factors, one isn't prime. The process of factoring is intended to break down the number. Since factoring out one still leaves the original number, it isn't useful.
How do you find out the prime factor?
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.
