Question

What is the prime factorization of 52?

Answer 1

Answer:

The prime factorization of 52 is 2 times 2 times 13 (2*2*13) or 2 to the 2nd power times 13 (2^2*13)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Factor trees

52
/ \
4 • 13
/ \. \
2•2• 13

Cannot be reduced further.

Thus 2•2•13 (or 2^2•13) is the prime factorization of 52