Let's solve each problem step by step to find the
prime factors of the given numbers using
factor trees.
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1) 20
We start by breaking down 20 into two factors:
- 20 = 2 × 10
- 10 = 2 × 5
Now, all factors are prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
2 × 2 × 5 = 20
Factor Tree:
```
20
/ \
2 10
/ \
2 5
```
✔ Prime Factors: 2 × 2 × 5
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2) 99
Break down 99:
- 99 = 3 × 33
- 33 = 3 × 11
All are now prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
3 × 3 × 11 = 99
Factor Tree:
```
99
/ \
3 33
/ \
3 11
```
✔ Prime Factors: 3 × 3 × 11
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3) 45
Break down 45:
- 45 = 5 × 9
- 9 = 3 × 3
All are prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
5 × 3 × 3 = 45
Factor Tree:
```
45
/ \
5 9
/ \
3 3
```
✔ Prime Factors: 5 × 3 × 3
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4) 28
Break down 28:
- 28 = 2 × 14
- 14 = 2 × 7
All are prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
2 × 2 × 7 = 28
Factor Tree:
```
28
/ \
2 14
/ \
2 7
```
✔ Prime Factors: 2 × 2 × 7
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5) 52
Break down 52:
- 52 = 2 × 26
- 26 = 2 × 13
All are prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
2 × 2 × 13 = 52
Factor Tree:
```
52
/ \
2 26
/ \
2 13
```
✔ Prime Factors: 2 × 2 × 13
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6) 30
Break down 30:
- 30 = 2 × 15
- 15 = 3 × 5
All are prime.
So:
- Prime factors:
2 × 3 × 5 = 30
Factor Tree:
```
30
/ \
2 15
/ \
3 5
```
✔ Prime Factors: 2 × 3 × 5
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✔ Final Answers:
| Number | Prime Factors |
|--------|----------------|
| 1) 20 | 2 × 2 × 5 |
| 2) 99 | 3 × 3 × 11 |
| 3) 45 | 5 × 3 × 3 |
| 4) 28 | 2 × 2 × 7 |
| 5) 52 | 2 × 2 × 13 |
| 6) 30 | 2 × 3 × 5 |
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📝 Instructions for Filling in the Worksheet:
For each number, fill in the factor tree with:
- The first split (e.g., 20 → 2 and 10)
- Then break down the composite number further (e.g., 10 → 2 and 5)
- Leave primes as they are (circles)
Then write the
prime factorization in the line below.
Example for #1:
```
20
/ \
2 10
/ \
2 5
```
And under it:
2 × 2 × 5 = 20
Repeat similarly for others.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help filling in the worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiples and factors worksheet.