Question

The prime factorization of 144 is _____. 12 · 12 3 · 3 · 4 · 4 2 · 2 · 2 · 3 · 3 2 · 2 · 2 · 2 · 3 · 3

Answer 1

the ansewr is 12 is the ansewr

Answer 2

To find the prime factorization, break 144 down into prime numbers

144 = 12 * 12

= 3*4 * 3*4

3 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 2 * 2

= 2*2*2*2 * 3 * 3

= 2^4 * 3^2