Write these numbers as products of their prime factors. a) 122

To break down 122 into its prime factors, you can start by dividing it by the smallest prime number, which is 2. Since 122 is even, it divides perfectly: 122 ÷ 2 = 61. Now, 61 is a prime number itself, so you have your prime factorization: 122 = 2 × 61. And there you have it, wrapped up in a neat little prime package!