Question

What is the prime factorization of 104?

Answer 1

Since 104 is even, we start by dividing by 2

Explanation:

`104=` div 104 by 2
`2xx52=` div 52 by 2:
`2xx2xx26=` div 26 by 2:
`2xx2xx2xx13` here it ends, beacuse 13 is prime

Answer: `104=2*2*2*13or 104=2^3*13`