Question

What is the prime factorization of 116

Answer 1

116 is what's called a composite number. Since 116 = 1 x 116, 2 x 58, or 4 x 29, these can be called factors of 116.

Prime factorization would be: 116 = 2 x 2 x 29, which can also be written 2² x 29.

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