Question

The prime factorization of 32 is
(A) 2x2x2x2x2 (B) 3 x 3 x 2 x 2
(C) 2x2 x 8 (D) 2x2x2x4 with explaction​

Answer 1

Solution

Divide 12 by 2;

12 ÷ 2 = 6

6 is not prime, proceed;

6 ÷ 2 = 3.

Therefore, 12 = 2 x 2 x 3

12 = 2 2 × 3

It is noted that, all prime factors of a number are prime.

Answer 2

a) we write exponenets powers like a ( 2 power 5

2, the power is 5

12 = 2 2 × 3