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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 238.

Answer

The prime factorization of 238 is:

$$ 238 = 2\cdot7\cdot17 $$

Explanation

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

238 can be written as 2 × 119.
  • 238
    • 2
    • 119
119 can be written as 7 × 17.
  • 238
    • 2
    • 119
      • 17
      • 7
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 238.
  • 238
    • 2
    • 119
      • 17
      • 7
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