What is the prime factorization of 12?

Mathematics

2 answers:

dolphi86 [110]4 years ago

7 0

2 × 2 × 3

to fid the prime factors of a number, as shown

12 ÷ 2 = 6 ( 2 is the lowest prime, repeat with 2 )

6 ÷ 2 = 3 ( 3 does not divide exactly by 2, move to next prime 3 )

3 ÷ 3 = 1 ( when 1 is reached we are there )

12 = 2 × 2 × 3 = 2² × 3 ← prime factorisation of 12

alexira [117]4 years ago

4 0

$12 = 2^2 \cdot 3$

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