Question

Find the prime factorization of 18 and 27

Answer 1

18 = 3*3*2

27 = 3*3*3

Explanation:

Prime factorization breaks the number down into factors that are prime

18 = 9*2

Since 9 is not prime we need to break it down again

18 = 9*2= 3*3*2

27 = 3*9 = 3*3*3