The prime factorization of 76 is _____.
a) 2 • 38
b) 2^2• 19
c) 2^3• 7
d) 76

Question

The prime factorization of 76 is _____.
a) 2 • 38
b) 2^2• 19
c) 2^3• 7
d) 76

hartnn · Answer

first divide it by lowest prime, 2 , if possible
so, 76/2 = 38
can it be still divided ? 
yes, so divide it again
38/2 = 19
can it be still divided ? no
so u have 
76 = 2*2* 19 = 2^2*19

hartnn · Answer

got that ^ ?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, thanks.

hartnn · Answer

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