Question

You found the prime factorization of the number 72.

Explain how you can check your answer.


You’ll get 100 points. I swear.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Start dividing the number by the smallest prime number i.e., 2, followed by 3, 5, and so on to find the smallest prime factor of the number. Again, divide the quotient by the smallest prime number. Repeat the process, until the quotient becomes 1 after repeated division.

Answer 2

The prime factorization for 72 is 2×2×2×3×3.

The prime factors of a number are all the prime numbers that, when multiplied together, equal the original number. You can find the prime factorization of a number by using a factor tree and dividing the number into smaller parts.