Prime Factorization of 3,136
Answer
3,136 = 26 × 72
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,136 | 2 | 1,568 |
| 2 | 1,568 | 2 | 784 |
| 3 | 784 | 2 | 392 |
| 4 | 392 | 2 | 196 |
| 5 | 196 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 | 49 |
| 7 | 49 | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 3,136 are: 2, 7
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 3,136 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 3,136
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 7
- Final expression: 26 × 72