write the prime factorization of 10. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
write the prime factorization of 10. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Divide by smallest prime
Start by dividing 10 by the smallest prime number, 2. $10\div2 = 5$.
Step2: Check if remaining is prime
5 is a prime number.
Answer:
$2\times5$