Question
Find the prime factorization of number 508.
Answer
The prime factorization of 508 is:
$$ 508 = 2\cdot2\cdot127 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 508 = 2^{2}\cdot127 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 508 can be written as 2 × 254. |
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| 254 can be written as 2 × 127. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 508. |
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