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What is the prime factorization of 162?
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Answer to the Factorization of 162
The factorization of 162 is equal to 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 x 3. We find these factors by successively dividing 162 by the prime numbers until we obtain the prime factors.
Factor Tree of 162
The prime factor tree of 162 is an illustration that shows how the number 162 is decomposed into its fundamental prime factors, as 2, 3 and 5. This visual representation helps you understand the underlying structure of the number and how it is formed from smaller prime numbers.
Look at the following tree:
| 162 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Steps to Factor the Number 162
1. Division by Smaller Prime Numbers:
Start by dividing the number 162 by the smallest prime numbers, starting with the smallest prime, which is 2.
162 ÷ 2 = 81
2. Continuação das Divisões:
Agora, continue dividindo o resultado da etapa anterior por números primos menores, até que não seja mais possível fazer divisões inteiras.
81 ÷ 3 = 27
27 ÷ 3 = 9
9 ÷ 3 = 3
3. Obtenção dos Fatores Primos:
Now, the numbers by which you divided 162 and got integer results are the prime factors of 162. In this case, we have 2, 3, 3, 3 and 3.
4. Expressão da Fatoração:
Write the factorization of the number 162 using its prime factors. The full factorization of 162 is:
162 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
These steps show how the number 162 can be factored into its prime components, which is helpful in understanding its structure and mathematical properties.
