Summary
How to find the prime factorization of a number using a factor tree -- breaking it down into a product of primes. Mr. J shows the tree step by step.
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Discussion questions
Every whole number greater than 1 can be written as a product of prime numbers.
- What is a prime number?
- How does a factor tree help you find the prime factorization?
- How do you know when a branch is finished?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: prime, factor, factor tree, product
- Make a factor tree for 24.
- Write the prime factorization of 36.