Question
Find the prime factorization of number 5372.
Answer
The prime factorization of 5372 is:
$$ 5372 = 2\cdot2\cdot17\cdot79 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 5372 = 2^{2}\cdot17\cdot79 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 5372 can be written as 2 × 2686. |
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| 2686 can be written as 2 × 1343. |
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| 1343 can be written as 17 × 79. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 5372. |
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