Find the Prime Factorization 15

Problem

15

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number. Since 15 is odd, it is not divisible by 2.

2. Divide 15 by the next smallest prime number, which is 3.

15÷3=5

3. Identify the remaining quotient. The number 5 is itself a prime number.

4. Write the number as a product of its prime factors.

15=3×5

Final Answer

15=3×5

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