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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 12.

Answer

The prime factorization of 12 is:

$$ 12 = 2\cdot2\cdot3 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 12 = 2^{2}\cdot3 $$

Explanation

Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.

12 can be written as 2 × 6.
  • 12
    • 2
    • 6
6 can be written as 2 × 3.
  • 12
    • 2
    • 6
      • 3
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 12.
  • 12
    • 2
    • 6
      • 3
      • 2
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