Question
Find the prime factorization of number 5996.
Answer
The prime factorization of 5996 is:
$$ 5996 = 2\cdot2\cdot1499 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 5996 = 2^{2}\cdot1499 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 5996 can be written as 2 × 2998. |
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| 2998 can be written as 2 × 1499. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 5996. |
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