Prime Factorization of 9,972
Answer
9,972 = 22 × 32 × 277
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9,972 | 2 | 4,986 |
| 2 | 4,986 | 2 | 2,493 |
| 3 | 2,493 | 3 | 831 |
| 4 | 831 | 3 | 277 |
| 5 | 277 | 277 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 9,972 are: 2, 3, 277
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 9,972 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 9,972
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 277
- Final expression: 22 × 32 × 277