The simplest form of 2512 is simply 2512 itself, as it is already a single number. If you meant to ask for its prime factorization, 2512 can be factored as follows:
- Start dividing by the smallest prime numbers:
- 2512 is even, so divide by 2: \[ 2512 ÷ 2 = 1256 \]
- Divide 1256 by 2: \[ 1256 ÷ 2 = 628 \]
- Divide 628 by 2: \[ 628 ÷ 2 = 314 \]
- Divide 314 by 2: \[ 314 ÷ 2 = 157 \]
- 157 is a prime number.
So, the prime factorization of 2512 is: \[ 2512 = 2^4 \times 157 \]
If you meant something else by "simplest form," please clarify!