what is the prime factorization of 24?
f.)8x3
g.)4x3x2
h.)2x2x2x3
j.)2x3x2
The prime factorization of 24 is the smallest number that multiplied together equals 24.
Is it h or j?
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2*2*2*3
2*2=4
2*2*2=2*4=8
2*2*2*3=8*3=24
Right.
f) 8*3
To find the prime factorization of 24, we need to break it down into its prime factors. Prime factors are prime numbers that can divide a number without leaving a remainder.
To begin, we start by dividing the number 24 by the smallest prime number, which is 2. Since 24 is divisible by 2, we divide it by 2 and get 12.
Now, we continue dividing the result (12) by 2 until we can no longer divide evenly. Dividing 12 by 2 gives us 6, and dividing 6 by 2 gives us 3.
At this point, we have reached a prime number (3) that cannot be divided any further. So, the prime factorization of 24 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3, which can be written as 2^3 x 3.
Therefore, the correct answer is h.) 2 x 2 x 2 x 3.