Find the Prime Factorization 20

Problem

20

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number. Since 20 is even, it is divisible by 2

2. Divide the number by that prime: 20÷2=10

3. Repeat the process for the quotient. Since 10 is even, divide by 2 again: 10÷2=5

4. Identify the next prime factor. Since 5 is a prime number, the process is complete.

5. Write the result as a product of prime factors, using exponents for repeated factors.

Final Answer

20=2⋅5

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