Find the prime factorization of number 261.
Answer
The prime factorization of 261 is:
$$ 261 = 3\cdot3\cdot29 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 261 = 3^{2}\cdot29 $$Explanation
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| 261 can be written as 3 × 87. |
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| 87 can be written as 3 × 29. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 261. |
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