Find the prime factorization of the following number Select

Find the prime factorization of the following number. Select the correct choice below and. if necessary, fill in the A. The prime factorization of 44 is (Use ascending order.) B. The number is prime.

Solution

44÷2= 22

22÷2=11

11 is prime number

44=2 x 2 x 11

so the prime factors of 44 are 2,2 , 11

44=2²x11

the prime factorization of 44 is 2,2,11