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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 8.

Answer

The prime factorization of 8 is:

$$ 8 = 2\cdot2\cdot2 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 8 = 2^{3} $$

Explanation

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

8 can be written as 2 × 4.
  • 8
    • 2
    • 4
4 can be written as 2 × 2.
  • 8
    • 2
    • 4
      • 2
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 8.
  • 8
    • 2
    • 4
      • 2
      • 2
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