Question
Find the prime factorization of number 1256.
Answer
The prime factorization of 1256 is:
$$ 1256 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot157 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 1256 = 2^{3}\cdot157 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 1256 can be written as 2 × 628. |
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| 628 can be written as 2 × 314. |
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| 314 can be written as 2 × 157. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 1256. |
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