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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 78.

Answer

The prime factorization of 78 is:

$$ 78 = 2\cdot3\cdot13 $$

Explanation

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

78 can be written as 2 × 39.
  • 78
    • 2
    • 39
39 can be written as 3 × 13.
  • 78
    • 2
    • 39
      • 13
      • 3
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 78.
  • 78
    • 2
    • 39
      • 13
      • 3
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