Factor Tree

1. Write the number on top

2. Break down the number each time by factor

Find the prime factorization of

100

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families
3. Continue breaking down the factors until all
factors are prime
4. Write the prime factors in order
5. Write the prime factors with exponents

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Birthday Cake Method

1. Write the number at the bottom
2. Divide by only prime numbers that are

Find the prime factorization of

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da
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factors of the number

3. Continue dividing by only prime factors until
the last prime factor goes into the number 1
time
4. Write the prime numbers on the left of the
cake in order.
5. Write the prime factors in order
6. Write the prime factors with exponents

100

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