QuestionNumber Theory and Fractions Unit Test
Express the prime factorization of 1,200 as a product of prime numbers with exponents. (2 points)
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Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. We need to express as a product of prime numbers.
2. The prime factorization should include exponents for repeated prime factors.
STEP 2
1. Identify the smallest prime factor.
2. Divide the number by its smallest prime factor.
3. Repeat the process with the quotient until the quotient is 1.
4. Write the prime factorization using exponents.
STEP 3
Identify the smallest prime factor of . The smallest prime number is .
STEP 4
Divide by repeatedly until it is no longer divisible by .
Now, is not divisible by .
STEP 5
Identify the next smallest prime factor of , which is .
Divide by until it is no longer divisible by .
Now, is not divisible by .
STEP 6
Identify the next smallest prime factor of , which is .
Divide by repeatedly.
STEP 7
Write the prime factorization using exponents. Count the number of times each prime factor appears:
- appears times.
- appears time.
- appears times.
Thus, the prime factorization of is:
The prime factorization of is:
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