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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 1078.

Answer

The prime factorization of 1078 is:

$$ 1078 = 2\cdot7\cdot7\cdot11 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 1078 = 2\cdot7^{2}\cdot11 $$

Explanation

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

1078 can be written as 2 × 539.
  • 1078
    • 2
    • 539
539 can be written as 7 × 77.
  • 1078
    • 2
    • 539
      • 77
      • 7
77 can be written as 7 × 11.
  • 1078
    • 2
    • 539
      • 77
        • 7
        • 11
      • 7
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 1078.
  • 1078
    • 2
    • 539
      • 77
        • 7
        • 11
      • 7
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