Question
Find the prime factorization of number 524.
Answer
The prime factorization of 524 is:
$$ 524 = 2\cdot2\cdot131 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 524 = 2^{2}\cdot131 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 524 can be written as 2 × 262. |
|
| 262 can be written as 2 × 131. |
|
| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 524. |
|
This page was created using
Prime factorization calculator