Which shows the prime factorization of fifty-four?

(A) 2 times 3 cubed

(B) 2 squared times 3 squared

(C) 2 cubed times 3

(D) 2 cubed times 3 squared

Question

Which shows the prime factorization of fifty-four?

(A) 2 times 3 cubed

(B) 2 squared times 3 squared

(C) 2 cubed times 3

(D) 2 cubed times 3 squared

nerdgamer_ · Answer

Can you help @rose21 ???

campbell_st · Answer

why not just use a factor tree, here is the start

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keep working until all you have are primes...

campbell_st · Answer

well 2 numbers that multiply to 27.... that shouldn't take long

campbell_st · Answer

so is this a timed quiz...?

campbell_st · Answer

well what 2 numbers when multiplied equal 27...?

campbell_st · Answer

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now find 2 numbers that multiply to 9

and you can't use 1 because its not prime...