Factor Tree of 258
How to find the Factor Tree of 258
Given number is 258
The factor tree of 258 is as follows:
| 258 | |||||||||
| 2 | 129 | ||||||||
| 3 | 43 | ||||||||
258 = 2 x 129
129 = 3 x 43
If we write into multiples it would be 258 x 2
On splitting 129 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 43 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 258
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 258. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 258. Let’s start with 2 x 3 x 43 as it results in 258 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 258 now and we can write as 2 x 3 x 43 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 3, 43 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 258 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 258 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 258 are 2 x 3 x 43.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 258 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 258 are 2 x 3 x 43.