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What is the factor tree of 7?
7 is a prime number. So the only real factoring you can do is 7 x 1
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.
Can you use 1 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.
What is the first step in factoring?
Recognize whether the number is odd or even.
Does it matter what two factors you complete to a factor tree?
In doing the factor tree, you can start with any two factors of the given number. These factors maybe prime or composite. But the resulting factors in the factor tree should always be prime numbers. It means that you have to continue factoring unless you ended up with all prime factors.
