Chapter 4, Problem 2CT

To determine

To write prime factorization of the number 60

Answer to Problem 2CT

  $2\times 2\times 3\times 5$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Number 60

Calculation:

To write prime factorization of a number, simply break it down into its smallest constituents. So, here,

60 may be written as

  $60=2\times 2\times 3\times 5$

Hence, the prime factorization is

  $=2\times 2\times 3\times 5$

Conclusion-

  $=2\times 2\times 3\times 5$