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QuestionKuta Software - Infinito 1 Factoring Monomi Write the prime factor 1) 25n225 n^{2} 3) 12a12 a

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STEP 1

What is this asking? We need to break down these expressions into their smallest prime number building blocks! Watch out! Don't forget to factor the numbers completely and include *all* the variables!

STEP 2

1. Factor 25n225n^2
2. Factor 12a12a

STEP 3

Alright, let's **factor** 25n225n^2!
First, we look at the number 2525.
What are the prime factors of 2525?
Well, 2525 is 55 times 55, and 55 is a prime number!
So, we can write 2525 as 555 \cdot 5 or 525^2.

STEP 4

Now, let's look at the variable part, n2n^2.
This means nn multiplied by itself, or nnn \cdot n.

STEP 5

Putting it all together, we get 25n2=55nn=52n225n^2 = 5 \cdot 5 \cdot n \cdot n = 5^2 \cdot n^2.
Boom!

STEP 6

Now, let's tackle 12a12a!
We start by **factoring** the number 1212. 1212 is 262 \cdot 6.
But wait! 66 isn't prime. 66 is 232 \cdot 3.
So, 1212 is 2232 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 or 2232^2 \cdot 3.

STEP 7

Next, we have the variable aa.
Since it's just aa, we keep it as is.

STEP 8

Combining everything, we get 12a=223a=223a12a = 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot a = 2^2 \cdot 3 \cdot a.
Awesome!

STEP 9

25n2=52n225n^2 = 5^2 \cdot n^2 12a=223a12a = 2^2 \cdot 3 \cdot a

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