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Find the prime factorization of number 924.

Answer

The prime factorization of 924 is:

$$ 924 = 2\cdot2\cdot3\cdot7\cdot11 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 924 = 2^{2}\cdot3\cdot7\cdot11 $$

Explanation

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

924 can be written as 2 × 462.
  • 924
    • 2
    • 462
462 can be written as 2 × 231.
  • 924
    • 2
    • 462
      • 231
      • 2
231 can be written as 3 × 77.
  • 924
    • 2
    • 462
      • 231
        • 3
        • 77
      • 2
77 can be written as 7 × 11.
  • 924
    • 2
    • 462
      • 231
        • 3
        • 77
          • 11
          • 7
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 924.
  • 924
    • 2
    • 462
      • 231
        • 3
        • 77
          • 11
          • 7
      • 2
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