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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 282.

Answer

The prime factorization of 282 is:

$$ 282 = 2\cdot3\cdot47 $$

Explanation

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

282 can be written as 2 × 141.
  • 282
    • 2
    • 141
141 can be written as 3 × 47.
  • 282
    • 2
    • 141
      • 47
      • 3
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 282.
  • 282
    • 2
    • 141
      • 47
      • 3
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