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In the following exercises, find the prime factorization.

252

Short Answer

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Prime factorization of 252 is2×2×3×3×7.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information. 

We have given number is, 252.

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Step 2. Concept used. 


Prime factorization is a way of expressing a number as a product of its prime factors.

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Step 3. Explanation. 

We have given number is 252.

We have addition of digits 252 is 2 + 5 + 2 = 9 which is multiple of 3 so the number 252 is divisible by 3.

252=3×84

Addition of digits of 84 is 8 + 4 = 12 which is multiple of 3 so the number 84 is divisible by 3.

252=3×3×28

On the unit place of 28 we have 8 so we can divide 28 by 2.

252=2×3×3×14

On the unit place of 14 we have 4 so we can divide 14 by 2.

252=2×2×3×3×7

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Step 4. Conclusion. 

Hence, prime factorization of 2×2×3×3×7.

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