Factor tree for 187
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The number 187 is a composite number because 187 can be divided by 1, by itself and at least by 11 and 17. So, it is possible to draw its prime tree.
The prime factorization of 187 = 11•17. See its prime factors tree below. Factor tree for 187 |
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How to draw the factor tree
The procedure below applies to any non-prime number.
- Find 2 factors of the number;
- Look at the 2 factors and determine if at least one of them is not prime;
- If it is not a prime factor it;
- Repeat this process until all factors are prime.
Supose you want to find the factor tree of 32. In this case, you show use the folowing steps:
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32 / \ 2 16 / \ 2 8 / \ 2 4 / \ 2 2 |
32 is not prime --> divide by 2
16 is not prime --> divide by 2 8 is not prime --> divide by 2 4 is not prime --> divide by 2 2 is prime --> stop |
Note that these dividers (in this case all are equal to 2) are the prime factors. They are also called the leaves of the factor tree.