The prime factorization of 668 is:
$$ 668 = 2\cdot2\cdot167 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 668 = 2^{2}\cdot167 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
668 can be written as 2 × 334. |
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334 can be written as 2 × 167. |
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The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 668. |
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