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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 555.

Answer

The prime factorization of 555 is:

$$ 555 = 3\cdot5\cdot37 $$

Explanation

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

555 can be written as 5 × 111.
  • 555
    • 5
    • 111
111 can be written as 3 × 37.
  • 555
    • 5
    • 111
      • 37
      • 3
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 555.
  • 555
    • 5
    • 111
      • 37
      • 3
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