Prime Factorization of 6,972
Answer
6,972 = 22 × 3 × 7 × 83
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,972 | 2 | 3,486 |
| 2 | 3,486 | 2 | 1,743 |
| 3 | 1,743 | 3 | 581 |
| 4 | 581 | 7 | 83 |
| 5 | 83 | 83 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 6,972 are: 2, 3, 7, 83
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 6,972 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 6,972
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 7, 83
- Final expression: 22 × 3 × 7 × 83