What is the prime factorization of 720?

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Answer to the Factorization of 720

The factorization of 720 is equal to 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5. We find these factors by successively dividing 720 by the prime numbers until we obtain the prime factors.

Factor Tree of 720

The prime factor tree of 720 is an illustration that shows how the number 720 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 720

1. Division by Smaller Prime Numbers:

Start by dividing the number 720 by the smallest prime numbers, starting with the smallest prime, which is 2.

720 ÷ 2 = 360

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.

360 ÷ 2 = 180

180 ÷ 2 = 90

90 ÷ 2 = 45

45 ÷ 3 = 15

15 ÷ 5 = 3

3. Obtenção dos Fatores Primos:

Now, the numbers by which you divided 720 and got integer results are the prime factors of 720. In this case, we have 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 and 5.

4. Expressão da Fatoração:

Write the factorization of the number 720 using its prime factors. The full factorization of 720 is:

720 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5

These steps show how the number 720 can be factored into its prime components, which is helpful in understanding its structure and mathematical properties.

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