Question
Find the prime factorization of number 1996.
Answer
The prime factorization of 1996 is:
$$ 1996 = 2\cdot2\cdot499 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 1996 = 2^{2}\cdot499 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 1996 can be written as 2 × 998. |
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| 998 can be written as 2 × 499. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 1996. |
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