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A factor tree is a way of notating the process of finding the prime factorization of any composite number. Example: 210

210

105,2

35,3,2

7,5,3,2

2 x 3 x 5 x 7 = 210

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Q: What is the factor tree for a composite number?
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How can a factor tree help you determine if a number is prime or composite?

Prime numbers don't have factor trees. So if you can create a tree, your number's composite.


Does it matter which factor you start with when beginning a factor tree for a composite number?

No.


When starting a factor tree for a composite number does it matter which factor pair you start with?

No.


What can you use to show the factors of a composite number?

a factor tree


What is a composite number that can only have 1 factor tree to it?

85


How would you find all of the factors of a composite number?

factor tree


Can you make a symmetric factor tree for every composite number?

No you cannot. You might want to try the factor tree for 27.


What is a diagram used to identify the prime factors of a composite number?

factor tree


When do you use a factor tree?

When you want to find the prime factorization of a composite number.


What is a composite factor?

A composite factor is a factor that is a composite number, as opposed to a prime factor which is a factor that is a prime number.


What number is on top of a factor tree?

Whatever composite number you're trying to find the prime factorization of.


Can a composite number have a composite number as a factor?

Yes.