Find the prime factorization of the number. If the number is prime, state this.
-183
A) 3 ∙ 61
B) 3 ∙ 59
C) 3 ∙ 3 ∙ 61
D) 3 ∙ 3

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We can start by dividing 183 by the smallest prime number, 2. But 2 does not divide 183 evenly, since 2 is even and 183 is odd. The next prime number is 3, which divides 183 evenly. 183 ÷ 3 = 61. Now we know that 183 = 3 ∙ 61. Since 61 is a prime number, we have the prime factorization of 183. The answer is A.

Find the Prime Factorization of the Number