write the prime factorization of 36. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
write the prime factorization of 36. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Divide by smallest prime
$36\div2 = 18$
Step2: Divide 18 by 2
$18\div2=9$
Step3: Divide 9 by 3
$9\div3 = 3$
Step4: 3 is prime
We stop.
Answer:
$2\times2\times3\times3$