Factor Trees Worksheet
Explore prime factorization using factor trees with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Factor Trees Worksheet
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Instructions: Complete the following exercises by constructing factor trees to find the prime factorization of each number. Remember to break down numbers until all branches end in prime numbers.
1. A factor tree helps us find the factorization of a number.
2. A number is a whole number greater than 1 that has only two factors: 1 and itself.
3. The prime factors of 12 are and .
Draw a factor tree for the number 24. Write its prime factorization.
Prime factorization of 24:
Draw a factor tree for the number 36. Write its prime factorization.
Prime factorization of 36:
1. Which of the following is the prime factorization of 60?
2 × 3 × 10
2² × 3 × 5
2 × 3 × 5 × 2
4 × 3 × 5
1. All numbers in a factor tree must be prime.
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Find the prime factorization of 72 using a factor tree. Show your work.
Prime factorization of 72: