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- A Factor Tree is a graphical representation of the Prime Factorization of a Composite Number
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- The Prime Factorization of 180 with a Factor Tree is illustrated above
- As illustrated below with 180, the Prime Factorization of a Composite Number is unique under the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, but Factor Trees may differ depending on which factor pair of the Composite Number is initially chosen and the choice of any subsequent factor pairs of the resulting quotients if applicable
- Note: 1 and the Composite Number itself is not factor pair that should be included on the Factor Tree