Question

PRIME FACTORIZATION 70

Answer 1

so you start with the smallest prime number, which is 2

Answer 2

so 70/2 = 35

Answer 3

so 2 is a prime factor

Answer 4

now try the next prime number, which is 3

Answer 5

3 does not divide into 35

Answer 6

next try 5 - 5 does divide evenly into 35, 5 x 7 = 35

Answer 7

and 7 is a prime number

Answer 8

so the prime factors are 2,5,7