Question

What is the prime factorization of 54?


A.


9 • 6


B.


22 • 32


C.


33 • 2


D.


32 • 6

Answer 1

divide 54 by 3. = 3*18
divide the 18 by 2 = 9*2
divide the 9 by 3 =3*3

so your answer is 2*3*3*3 --> 2 3^3 (or in this case, C)

Answer 2

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