Prime Factorization of 8,172
Answer
8,172 = 22 × 32 × 227
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8,172 | 2 | 4,086 |
| 2 | 4,086 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 3 | 2,043 | 3 | 681 |
| 4 | 681 | 3 | 227 |
| 5 | 227 | 227 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 8,172 are: 2, 3, 227
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 8,172 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 8,172
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 227
- Final expression: 22 × 32 × 227