Question

The prime factorization of 76 is _____.

Answer 1

Factors of 76: 1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76, Prime factorization: 76 = 2 x 2 x 19, which can also be written (2^2) x 19. 

Answer 2

Factorization is the breaking down of a product into 2 numbers that multiply into that product.
For 76, let's divide by 2 since it's even.
76/2 = 38, so we have 38 and 2.
Divide by 2 again since both are even.
1 x 19 x 2.
These are our prime factors.