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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 68.

Answer

The prime factorization of 68 is:

$$ 68 = 2\cdot2\cdot17 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 68 = 2^{2}\cdot17 $$

Explanation

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

68 can be written as 2 × 34.
  • 68
    • 2
    • 34
34 can be written as 2 × 17.
  • 68
    • 2
    • 34
      • 17
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 68.
  • 68
    • 2
    • 34
      • 17
      • 2
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