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Introduction

Finding the prime factorization of 42 via the 'Factor Tree method'
Prime Factorization of 42 via Factor Tree Method


A prime factorization is a "composite number as a product of its prime factors."[1] Often times, when a prime factorization has the same prime factor (f) appearing x number of times in a prime factorization, the factors can be written as a power fx. There are several methods to doing a prime factorization. The 'Factor Tree' method is one of the most common methods to finding a prime factorization. It represents the prime factors of a positive integer in a "family tree layout/diagram." [2]

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References

  1. ^ "Prime Factorization". HighPoints Learning Inc. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  2. ^ "What is a Factor Tree?". Factor Tree. Retrieved 28 May 2013. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help); |first= missing |last= (help)