Prime Factorization
Decomposing composite numbers into their prime factors using factor trees and division methods.
Key Questions
- Explain why every composite number can be expressed as a unique product of prime numbers.
- Compare the factor tree method and the division method for prime factorization.
- Analyze the significance of prime factorization in number theory.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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