The prime factorization of 316 is:
$$ 316 = 2\cdot2\cdot79 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 316 = 2^{2}\cdot79 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
316 can be written as 2 × 158. |
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158 can be written as 2 × 79. |
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The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 316. |
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