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A number is written with the following factorization: 2^3
× 4 × 5. Is this factorization a prime factorization?
Explain why or why not. If it is not correct, give the correct prime factorization of the number.

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i will give a medal 

A number is written with the following factorization: 2^3
 × 4 × 5. Is this factorization a prime factorization?
Explain why or why not. If it is not correct, give the correct prime factorization of the number.

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

4=2*2.  if even 1 element of the factorization has dividers then it is not a prime factorization.

2^3*2*2*5=2^5*5   it should be

scienceteen8 · Answer

Thnxs!! :)