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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 588. Factors COURSE 3 LESSON 4-1 prime factorization of 588 is 2 • 2 • 3 • 7 • 7, or 2 2 • 3 • 7 2 . The number 588 is divisible by 2 because the units digit is 8. 588 147 2 prime 49 3 prime Stop when all factors are prime. 7 7 prime 294 2 prime Begin the factor tree with 2 • 294. 4-1

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The number 588 is divisible by 2 because the units digit is 8. Begin the factor tree with 2 • 294. 588. prime. 294. 3. 2. 2. prime. 147. prime. 49. Stop when all factors are prime. prime. 7. 7. COURSE 3 LESSON 4-1. Factors. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 588.FactorsFactors

COURSE 3 LESSON 4-1COURSE 3 LESSON 4-1

The prime factorization of 588 is 2 • 2 • 3 • 7 • 7, or 22 • 3 • 72.

The number 588 is divisible by 2 because the units digit is 8.

588

1472prime

493prime

Stop when all factors are prime.

7 7prime

2942prime

Begin the factor tree with 2 • 294.

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