What is prime factorization?

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Channel: MooMooMath and Science · 2012 · Education

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Prime Factorization is simply finding which prime numbers, when multiplied together, make the original number. Sometimes it is referred to as " least common factor"
This video .....
Defines prime factorization
Defines prime number
Defines composite number
Sets up a factor tree
Works an example of prime factorization
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