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What is the prime factorization of 42?

O 2 x 3 x 4
O 2 X 3 X 7
O 3 X 3 X 4
O 3 x 3 x 7

User Bevoy
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2 Answers

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

2x3x7

User Toka
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Answer:

  • Option B must be correct.

Explanation:

Basically, all numbers must be prime numbers and must be multiplied to get 42.

  • => 42
  • => 21 x 2
  • => 7 x 3 x 2

This is prime factorization because the numbers are prime numbers.

Hence, Option B must be correct.

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