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Arithmetic
Prime factorization
Formula
n = 2^a x 3^b x 5^c x ...
Rule
Every whole number over 1 is a product of primes.
Example
84 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 = 2^2 x 3 x 7
Tip
Use a factor tree and circle the primes.
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