Could you point me in the right direction?

Question

For questions 6–10, identify the prime factorization for the given number.
6
A.
2 × 2 × 3

B.
2 × 3

C.
1 × 6

D.
1 × 2 × 3 × 6

My answer is c
but what does the question mean

Answer 1

Prime factorization means breaking the number down into a set of prime numbers, then when multiplied, the original number comes as the answer.

From what I understand, you are trying to find the prime factorization of 6, if so, your answer is incorrect.

Answer 2

Your answer is wrong.

Please study this site and you'll quickly see what prime factorization is and the answer to this problem.

https://www.mathsisfun.com/prime-factorization.html

Answer 3

oh ok I just checked so it would be B?

Answer 4

Yes. It's B.