This math topic focuses on the concept of prime factorization using factor trees. Students practice breaking down numbers into their prime factors, starting from a base number and successively dividing by its prime components. The exercises involve constructing complete factor trees and identifying the correct series of prime factors for various numbers. This skill is fundamental in understanding factoring, multiplication, division, and introductory aspects of fractions. The problems presented cover varying levels of difficulty and include potential answers to aid in learning verification.
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Finish the factor tree to find the prime factorization of this number