What is prime factorization

The determination of the set of prime numbers which multiply together to give the original integer.

Prime factorization = Prime factorization is finding the factors of a number that are all prime. Here's how you do it: Find 2 factors of your number. Then look at your 2 factors and determine if one or both of them is not prime ... Repeat this process until all your factors are prime.

Example: A prime number can only be divided by 1 or itself, so it cannot be factored any further! Every other whole number can be broken down into prime number factors. It is like the Prime Numbers are the basic building blocks of all numbers.