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Find the prime factorization of number 888.

Answer

The prime factorization of 888 is:

$$ 888 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot3\cdot37 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 888 = 2^{3}\cdot3\cdot37 $$

Explanation

Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.

888 can be written as 2 × 444.
  • 888
    • 2
    • 444
444 can be written as 2 × 222.
  • 888
    • 2
    • 444
      • 222
      • 2
222 can be written as 2 × 111.
  • 888
    • 2
    • 444
      • 222
        • 2
        • 111
      • 2
111 can be written as 3 × 37.
  • 888
    • 2
    • 444
      • 222
        • 2
        • 111
          • 37
          • 3
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 888.
  • 888
    • 2
    • 444
      • 222
        • 2
        • 111
          • 37
          • 3
      • 2
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