What is the prime factorization of 243?

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Answer to the Factorization of 243

The factorization of 243 is equal to 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3. We find these factors by successively dividing 243 by the prime numbers until we obtain the prime factors.

Factor Tree of 243

The prime factor tree of 243 is an illustration that shows how the number 243 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:

243
3 81
3 27
3 9
3 3

Steps to Factor the Number 243

1. Obtaining the Prime Factors:

As the number 243 é uma potência de um número primo, ele possui apenas um fator primo repetido várias vezes.

The prime factor of 243 is just 3.

2. Factorization Expression:

Write the factorization of the number 243 using its only prime factor. The complete factorization of 243 is:

243 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

These steps show how the number 243 can be factored into its prime components, which is helpful in understanding its structure and mathematical properties.


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