Prime Factorization of 8,500
Answer
8,500 = 22 × 53 × 17
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8,500 | 2 | 4,250 |
| 2 | 4,250 | 2 | 2,125 |
| 3 | 2,125 | 5 | 425 |
| 4 | 425 | 5 | 85 |
| 5 | 85 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 8,500 are: 2, 5, 17
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 8,500 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 8,500
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 5, 17
- Final expression: 22 × 53 × 17