MA.6.NSO.3.4 · Number Sense and Operations

Prime Factorization with Exponents: Sample FAST Questions

Students express composite whole numbers as a product of prime factors written with natural number exponents. For example, 72 is written as 2^3 × 3^2. They use tools like factor trees to break a number down completely into primes.

How the FAST tests this benchmark

The FAST tests this with multiple choice items asking which expression is the correct prime factorization of a number and equation editor items where students build the factorization themselves.

Skills students need

Express composite whole numbers as products of prime factors with exponents

Try 4 real MA.6.NSO.3.4 questions

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Question 1EasyEquation Editor

What is the prime factorization of

72

? Write your answer using exponents.

Enter the number only. Do not include units like $, %, or ft²

Question 2MediumMultiple Choice

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of

40

and

100

Question 3MediumMultiple Choice

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of

80

and

120

Question 4HardMultiple Choice

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of

72

and

108

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