Find the Prime Factorization 22

Problem

22

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number. Since 22 is an even number, it is divisible by 2.

2. Divide the number by that prime factor.

22÷2=11

3. Check if the resulting quotient is a prime number. The number 11 has no divisors other than 1 and itself, so it is prime.

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

Final Answer

22=2⋅11

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