Could you point me in the right direction?
For questions 6–10, identify the prime factorization for the given number.
6
A.
2 × 2 × 3
B.
2 × 3
C.
1 × 6
D.
1 × 2 × 3 × 6
My answer is c
but what does the question mean
Prime factorization means breaking the number down into a set of prime numbers, then when multiplied, the original number comes as the answer.
From what I understand, you are trying to find the prime factorization of 6, if so, your answer is incorrect.
Your answer is wrong.
Please study this site and you'll quickly see what prime factorization is and the answer to this problem.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/prime-factorization.html
oh ok I just checked so it would be B?
Yes. It's B.
To understand the question, we need to know what prime factorization is. Prime factorization involves breaking down a number into its prime factors, which are the prime numbers that can divide the number evenly without leaving a remainder.
In this specific question, you are asked to identify the prime factorization for the number 6. To find the prime factorization of 6, you need to determine which prime numbers can divide evenly into 6.
Option A states that the prime factorization of 6 is 2 × 2 × 3. This means that both the prime numbers 2 and 3 can divide evenly into 6.
Option B states that the prime factorization of 6 is 2 × 3. This means that only the prime numbers 2 and 3 can divide evenly into 6.
Option C states that the prime factorization of 6 is 1 × 6. However, this is incorrect. When finding the prime factorization, we are looking for prime numbers that can divide into the number, and 1 is not a prime number.
Option D states that the prime factorization of 6 is 1 × 2 × 3 × 6. This is also incorrect as it includes the number 1 and the number 6, which are not prime factors.
Based on the definition of prime factorization and the options provided, option B (2 × 3) is the correct answer for the prime factorization of 6.
Therefore, if you were to be answering this question, you should choose option B as your answer.