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