Question

Write 72xy^2? as a prime factorization. Show all of your work!​

Answer 1

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Answer:

2³·3²·x·y²

Explanation:

Unique prime factors are 2, 3, x, y. Each of those is raised to a power to obtain the given expression.

72xy² = 8·9·x·y² = 2³·3²·x·y²