SOLUTION: the variable q stands for a prime number.make a factor tree.then write the prime factorization without exponets for each expression. 12q i have 2 to the second power x 3 where does

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Question 657014: the variable q stands for a prime number.make a factor tree.then write the prime factorization without exponets for each expression. 12q i have 2 to the second power x 3 where does the q go?
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming that q is neither 2 nor 3,
q is a different, larger prime number,
so the prime factorization would be
12q=2%5E2%2A3%2Aq
Since the prime factorization "without exponents" is required,
12q=2%2A2%2A3%2Aq should be an acceptable answer.
If q was 2 or 3, it would still be correct.