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Which of the following shows the prime factorization of 20? A. 2 × 2 × 5 B. 4 × 10 C. 4 × 5 D. 2 × 10

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Prime factors are factors of a number that are themselves prime numbers. Prime factorization is when we break a number down into factors that are only prime numbers.

Therefore, the prime factorization of 20 can be done as,


20=2*2*5

Thus, the first option is correct.

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