SOLUTION: What is the prime factorization of 28

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Question 372281: What is the prime factorization of 28
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28 is even, so divide by 2. Result, 14 and one factor of 2.

14 is even, so divide by 2. Result, 7 and a second factor of 2.

7 is prime.

Prime factorization of 28 is 2 X 2 X 7.

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