write the prime factorization of 18. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
write the prime factorization of 18. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Divide 18 by the smallest prime number
Since 18 is even, divide by 2: (18\div2 = 9)
Step2: Factorize the quotient
9 is not a prime number. Since (9 = 3\times3) and 3 is a prime number.
Answer:
(2\times3\times3)