Answer:
Lina's solution is correct because it expresses 126 as a product of prime factors.
Step-by-step explanation:
Prime factorization can be defined as a methodology of breaking down an original number down into the set of prime numbers which when multiplied together give us the original number.
Prime factorization makes use of a factor tree
The number we are to carry out prime factorization on is 126
126
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3 42
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6 7
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2 3
The Prime Factorization is:
2 x 3 x 3 x 7
Hence, Lina's factor tree of 126. 126 branches to 3 and 42. 42 branches to 6 and 7. 6 branches to 2 and 3. The equation is 126
= 2 times 3 squared times 7.
Is correct.
