find the prime factorization of 76?

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find the prime factorization of 76?

2007-01-04 01:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by rich d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Divide by 2 twice and you get 19 which is prime, so it is 2^2 * 19

2007-01-04 01:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The prime factorization of
76|2
38|2
19|19
1
76 = 2Â²x19
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2007-01-04 01:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by aeiou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

prime factorization is about finding the ( unique ) prime factors.

76 is even, so divide by 2: result 38
38 is even so divide by 2: result 19

19 is uneven and a prime, so the answer is: 76 = 2^2 * 19

2007-01-04 01:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by smoulderingmauritanian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋