Question

Find the prime factorization of the number 12​

Answer 1

First, you must use a factor tree to find the prime factors of the number.

12

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6 (2)

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(3) (2)

2 , 2 and 3 are the prime factors that make 12

2 x 2 x 3= 12

Or

2^2 x 3= 12