Find the prime factorization of number 272.
Answer
The prime factorization of 272 is:
$$ 272 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot17 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 272 = 2^{4}\cdot17 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 272 can be written as 2 × 136. |
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| 136 can be written as 2 × 68. |
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| 68 can be written as 2 × 34. |
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| 34 can be written as 2 × 17. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 272. |
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