Question

Which expression represents the prime factorization of 243?

A ) 3×3×3×3×2
B ) 3×3×3×3×3
C ) 3×3×3×3×2×2
D ) 3×3×3×3×3×3

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

how could it not be??

Answer 2

Answer: B) 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

Concept:

In factorization, the easiest way is to divide the term multiple times by the least factor each time until the answer is not divisible. Then, multiply all the factors and the remainder together to get the factorization of a term.

Solve:

243 ÷ 3 = 81

81 ÷ 3 = 27

27 ÷ 3 = 9

9 ÷ 3 = 3

3 ÷ 3 = 1

Therefore, the prime factorization of 243 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

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