Factoring with Trees n1d
Learn how to break down composite numbers into their prime factors using an interactive prime factorization tree.
N.1 d. calculate and interpret factors (including the highest common factor), multiples
(including the lowest common multiple), and prime numbers
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
How would you describe to a classmate what a prime factorization is?
Joey says that 2 and 3 are prime factors of 30 so 6 cannot be a factor. Do you agree? Why or why not?