Prime Factorization of 42
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What is the Prime Factorization of 42?
Answer
Prime Factors of 42:
2, 3, 7
42 = 2 × 3 × 7 · composite · 8 factors
Division ladder
| 42 | 2 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 1 |
Left: what is left; right: the smallest prime that divides it; 1 at the bottom.
Second way — factor tree
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FAQ
What is the Prime Factorization of 42?
Prime Factors of 42: 2, 3, 7
How many prime factors does 42 have?
Number 42 has 3 prime factors, all different.
How can you check the prime factorization of 42?
Multiply the factors back together: 2 × 3 × 7 = 42. Every factor is prime, so nothing splits any further and this decomposition is the only one that exists.
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