SOLUTION: Give the prime factorization of 450. A. 9 � 52 � 2 B. 32 � 52 � 2 C. 3 � 5 � 2 D. 15 � 5 � 3 � 2

Question 288293: Give the prime factorization of 450.
A. 9 � 52 � 2
B. 32 � 52 � 2
C. 3 � 5 � 2
D. 15 � 5 � 3 � 2

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Give the prime factorization of 450.
450 = 5*90= 5*9*10 = 5*3^2*2*5 = 2*5^2*3^2
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Ans: D
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Note: D is not in prime-factor form but it does equal 450.
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Cheers,
Stan H.

A. 9 � 52 � 2
B. 32 � 52 � 2
C. 3 � 5 � 2
D. 15 � 5 � 3 � 2

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The prime factors of 450 are 3, 5 and 2 without regard to how many tines each appears.
c) 3, 5,2 would be my choice since a and b are clearly wrong and d has 15 which is not prime.

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