Q. 1.3 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Find the prime factorization of 80. 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The prime factorization of 80 is $2\times 2\times 2\times 2\times 5$

Step 1. Given information

The given number is 80.

We have to prime factorize the given number.

Step 2. Calculating the prime factors

Now,

$\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow 80=2\times 40\\ \Rightarrow 80=2\times 2\times 20\\ \Rightarrow 80=2\times 2\times 2\times 10\\ \Rightarrow 80=2\times 2\times 2\times 2\times 5\end{array}$

Therefore,

The prime factorization of 80 will be $2\times 2\times 2\times 2\times 5.$