What is the prime factorization of 3000?

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Answer to the Factorization of 3000

The factorization of 3000 is equal to 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 5. We find these factors by successively dividing 3000 by the prime numbers until we obtain the prime factors.

Factor Tree of 3000

The prime factor tree of 3000 is an illustration that shows how the number 3000 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.

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Steps to Factor the Number 3000

1. Division by Smaller Prime Numbers:

Start by dividing the number 3000 by the smallest prime numbers, starting with the smallest prime, which is 2.

3000 ÷ 2 = 1500

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.

1500 ÷ 2 = 750

750 ÷ 2 = 375

375 ÷ 3 = 125

125 ÷ 5 = 25

25 ÷ 5 = 5

3. Obtenção dos Fatores Primos:

Now, the numbers by which you divided 3000 and got integer results are the prime factors of 3000. In this case, we have 2, 2, 2, 3, 5 and 5.

4. Expressão da Fatoração:

Write the factorization of the number 3000 using its prime factors. The full factorization of 3000 is:

3000 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 x 5

These steps show how the number 3000 can be factored into its prime components, which is helpful in understanding its structure and mathematical properties.

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