Question

Factor the monomial.

$\mathbf{6}\mathbf{ab}$

Short answer

The factored form of the monomial is $2\times 3\times a\times b$.

Step-by-step solution

Step-1-Recall the concept to factor a monomial

To factor a monomial completely, write the coefficient as a product of primes and expand the variable part.

Step-2- Factor the monomial

$\begin{array}{c}6ab=2\times 3ab\\ =2\times 3\times a\times b\end{array}$

Step-3- Conclusion

The factored form of the monomial is $2\times 3\times a\times b$.