Question

How can 51 be simplified into a simple form?

Answer 1

It's in it's simplest form already.

Answer 2

another factor tree

Answer 3

What does Factor tree mean?

Answer 4

it's like what I showed you for the simplification of 114

Answer 5

you find a prime number that the number is divisible by, such as 2,3, or 5

Answer 6

in this case 51 is divisible by 3

Answer 7

so 3*17=51?

Answer 8

yep.

Answer 9

now, can 17 be divided by any other numbers?

Answer 10

17/3=5, does that work?

Answer 11

no because 17 is a prime number

Answer 12

Oh ok

Answer 13

so, 3*17 is as simplified as you can get this problem

Answer 14

need help with any others?

Answer 15

I get it since 17 is a Prime, it can't be broken down anymore.

Answer 16

yep, you got it