Math Problem Statement
Can you find any numbers that have only one number in their list of prime factors?
Solution
Yes, numbers that have only one prime factor in their list are called prime powers. These numbers are of the form , where:
- is a prime number (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, etc.), and
- is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.
For example:
- has only one prime factor, which is 2.
- has only one prime factor, which is 3.
- has only one prime factor, which is 5.
In each of these cases, the prime number is repeated multiple times as a factor (depending on ).
Would you like more detailed examples or an explanation of how prime powers work?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What is the prime factorization of a number like 36?
- How do we determine if a number is a prime power?
- Can a number with two or more different prime factors be considered a prime power?
- What is the significance of prime numbers in number theory?
- How do prime powers differ from composite numbers?
Tip: Any prime number itself is also considered a prime power where . For example, 5 is both a prime number and a prime power.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Prime Numbers
Prime Powers
Formulas
Prime Power Formula: p^k where p is prime and k is a positive integer
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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