write the prime factorization of 60. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
write the prime factorization of 60. order the factors from least to greatest (for example, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5).
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Divide by the smallest prime number
Since (60) is even, divide by (2): (60\div2 = 30)
Step2: Divide the quotient by (2) again
(30\div2=15)
Step3: Divide by the next prime number
(15\div3 = 5)
Step4: Recognize the last prime number
(5) is a prime number.
Answer:
(2\times2\times3\times5)