64 is a composite number, and it is 8 squared. 64 = 1 x 64, 2 x 32, 4 x 16, or 8 x 8. Factors of 64: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. Prime factorization: 64 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2, which can also be written 64 = 2⁶.
Since √64 = 8, a whole number, 64 is a perfect square.
Sometimes 64 is a clue in the FIND THE FACTORS puzzles. Even though it has other factors, when it is a clue, the factors are always 8 x 8.
64 is in this cool pattern:
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This solution is complicated, but here is a logical explanation:
There are only two 3s available, so at most one 9 can be 3 x 3.
Can both 9s be 9 x 1? If both were, then both 1s would be used, leaving 8 = 2 x 4 and 10 = 2 x 5 as the only possibilities for 8 and 10. But if both 9s were 9 x 1, then the 18 in the same row as the 9 would have to be 18 = 9 x 2, and that would use too many twos. Therefore, EXACTLY ONE of the nines can use 9 = 9 x 1.
Since one 9 = 3 x 3, using both 3s, 30 must equal 5 x 6. And since both 30 and 50 must use both 5s, 10 must equal 10 x 1.
Since 10 = 10 x 1 and a 9 = 9 x 1, 8 must equal 2 x 4. So now finally we can begin filling out the puzzle:
Got it! … I’m glad this wasn’t one that goes up to the multiples of twelve.
You would have found a way to solve it, too.
You made a comment on a post I made about a math class at school. I thought you might like to see how we have done one of your find the factor puzzles http://6prmsadako.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/factors-products-primes-and-composites/
Thank you. You are doing exactly what I’ve hoped educators would do – share these puzzles with their students. Tell your students how proud I am of them. Level 4 can be tricky for some kids, but they worked hard and found the solution!