Find the prime factorization of number 255.
Answer
The prime factorization of 255 is:
$$ 255 = 3\cdot5\cdot17 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 255 can be written as 5 × 51. |
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| 51 can be written as 3 × 17. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 255. |
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