The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic was proven by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1801.

Prime numbers are a very important element in the process of factorization. Discover the relationship between prime numbers and factorization here.

How Do You Use Prime Numbers in Factorization?  

Work on the activities on the next page to learn more about prime factors.

Integer greater than 1 that is only divisible by 1 and itself.

Every number in a multiplication problem that is multiplied is called a factor.

The result of multiplying numbers together.

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Using Prime Numbers 

Factoring Trees

Division Method

Factorizing Negative Numbers

When you factorize a number, you calculate backwards, starting with the product and finding all the factors. Watch this video to learn why you need this skill. 

Learn what factorization is, why it is important, and how to factorize a number into prime numbers using the division method or a factor tree.

Factorization of Numbers

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How Do You Use Prime Numbers in Factorization?

How Do You Factorize with a Factor Tree?  

A factor tree is a great tool you can use to factorize numbers. The times tables are an important element in this process. Learn more by watching this video!

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How Do You Factorize with a Factor Tree?

How Do You Factorize a Number with the Division Method? 

One very useful method of factorization is known as the division method. This video presents examples and visualizations to help you learn the process.

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How Do You Factorize a Number with the Division Method?

You factorize negative numbers using the same methods you learned for positive numbers. But there is one extra step which you will learn in this video

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