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In 2∧4, it is the 2. The base is used as a factor as many times as given by the exponent. |
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A whole number that has more than 2 factors. |
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In 2∧4, it is the 4. The exponent tells how many times the base, 2, is used as a factor. |
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To write a number as a product of its factors. |
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A way to fine the prime factorization of a number. The factors branch out from the previous factors until all the factors are prime numbers. |
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An expression that is a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and/or variables. |
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A number that is expressed using an exponent. |
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A composite number expressed as a product of prime factors. |
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A whole number that has exactly two factors, 1 and itself. |
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