QuestionFind the prime factorization of $18$. A) $3 \times 6$ B) $2 \times 9$ C) $2 \times 3^{3}$ D) $2 \times 3^{2}$

Studdy Solution
We can write3 x3 as $3^{2}$.
$$18 =2 \times3^{2}$$So, the prime factorization of18 is $2 \times3^{2}$. Therefore, the correct answer is D $2 \times3^{2}$.