Prime Factorization of 4,242
Answer
4,242 = 2 × 3 × 7 × 101
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,242 | 2 | 2,121 |
| 2 | 2,121 | 3 | 707 |
| 3 | 707 | 7 | 101 |
| 4 | 101 | 101 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 4,242 are: 2, 3, 7, 101
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 4,242 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 4,242
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 7, 101
- Final expression: 2 × 3 × 7 × 101