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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 66.

Answer

The prime factorization of 66 is:

$$ 66 = 2\cdot3\cdot11 $$

Explanation

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

66 can be written as 2 × 33.
  • 66
    • 2
    • 33
33 can be written as 3 × 11.
  • 66
    • 2
    • 33
      • 11
      • 3
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 66.
  • 66
    • 2
    • 33
      • 11
      • 3
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