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QuestionFind the prime factorization of 44 using exponents for repeated factors. 44= 44 =

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are asked to find the prime factorization of44. . Prime factorization is the expression of a number as a product of prime numbers.
3. We use exponents to show any repeated prime factors.

STEP 2

We start by finding the smallest prime number that can divide44. The smallest prime number is2.
44÷2=2244 \div2 =22

STEP 3

We continue the process with the quotient we obtained, which is22. Again, we can divide22 by2.
22÷2=1122 \div2 =11

STEP 4

Now, we have11 which is a prime number itself. So, we stop here.

STEP 5

We can now write44 as a product of the prime numbers we used to divide it.
44=2×2×1144 =2 \times2 \times11

STEP 6

If there are any repeated prime factors, we use exponents to show them. In this case,2 is repeated twice.
44=22×1144 =2^2 \times11So, the prime factorization of44 is 22×112^2 \times11.

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