Find the Prime Factorization 10

Problem

10

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number. Since 10 is an even number, it is divisible by 2.

2. Divide the number by that prime factor.

10÷2=5

3. Check if the resulting quotient is a prime number. Since 5 is a prime number, the process is complete.

4. Express the original number as a product of its prime factors.

Final Answer

10=2⋅5

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