Question

Find the prime factorization of the number. 1267

Answer 1

7×181

Explanation:

Using the factor tree the two numbers are 7 and 181 with no remainders

Answer 2

7 x 181

Explanation:

When we divide 1267 by 7, it gives 181 without remainder hence the prime factors of 1267 are 7 and 181. To prove this, when we multiply 181 by 7 we still get 1267. See the prime factor tree attached

Prime number are numbers that can divide without remainder, This means that 1267 is divisible by 7 and 181