Answer:
The first prime factor we test is 2:
52 / 2 = 26
26 / 2 = 13
13 is a prime number so the prime factorization is
2 * 2 * 13 = 52
Step-by-step explanation:
52 is a composite number. 52 = 1 x 52, 2 x 26, or 4 x 13. Factors of 52: 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52.
