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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 88.

Answer

The prime factorization of 88 is:

$$ 88 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot11 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 88 = 2^{3}\cdot11 $$

Explanation

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

88 can be written as 2 × 44.
  • 88
    • 2
    • 44
44 can be written as 2 × 22.
  • 88
    • 2
    • 44
      • 22
      • 2
22 can be written as 2 × 11.
  • 88
    • 2
    • 44
      • 22
        • 2
        • 11
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 88.
  • 88
    • 2
    • 44
      • 22
        • 2
        • 11
      • 2
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