Prime Factorization of 8,600
Answer
8,600 = 23 × 52 × 43
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8,600 | 2 | 4,300 |
| 2 | 4,300 | 2 | 2,150 |
| 3 | 2,150 | 2 | 1,075 |
| 4 | 1,075 | 5 | 215 |
| 5 | 215 | 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 43 | 43 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 8,600 are: 2, 5, 43
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 8,600 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 8,600
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 5, 43
- Final expression: 23 × 52 × 43