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What is the prime factorization of 96?

O A. 96 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2
B. 96 = 2 x 22 x 12
O C. 96 = 2x2x2x2x2x3
O D. 96 = 2x2x2x2x3
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O C. 96 = 2*2*2*2*2*3
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

96 = 1 x 96, 2 x 48, 3 x 32, 4 x 24, 6 x 16, or 8 x 12. Factors of 96: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96. Prime factorization: 96 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3, which can also be written as 2⁵ x 3.

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