Question

Which expression represents the prime factorization of 450? A. 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 B. 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 C. 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 D. 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 5

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

The prime factorization of 450 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5. Written with exponents, the answer is 2 × 32 × 52.