Find the Prime Factorization 6

Problem

6

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number. Since 6 is an even number, it is divisible by 2

2. Divide the number by that prime factor.

6÷2=3

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

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

Final Answer

6=2⋅3

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