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Mr. Gonzales showed students part of the prime factorization of 90. One factor is missing. What number completes this prime factorization?

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Answer:

5

Explanation:

Find the complete question attached

The factor of 90 is as shown;

2 | 90

3 | 45

3 | 15

5 | 5

| 1

Hence the prime factorization of 90 is 2 * 3 * 3 * 5

90 = 2 * 3² * 5

The number that completes the prime factorization is 5

Mr. Gonzales showed students part of the prime factorization of 90. One factor is-example-1
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