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Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of the number 465

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465: 3x155 equals 465, 3 is prime so then you multiply 5x31 to equal 155. 5 is prime so you then multiply 31x1 and then you’re done. The structure will consist of 465 at the top, then 3x155 under that, 5x31 under 155 and then under 31, 3x1.
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