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First we have to find a Prime number by which 18 is divisible.

18 is divisible by both 2 and 3. However, we can start with any number.

18/3 = 6, now we have to look for a prime number by which 6 is divisible.

6/3 = 2, 2 is divisible by itself.

So, prime factorization of 18 = 2x3x3.

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Use a factor tree.

18

9,2

3,3,2

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