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QuizMultiple Choice
Prime Numbers and Prime Factorization
Question 4 • Basic Intermediate Algebra Sem. 1
Lina and Josh each made a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 126. Lina’s Solution Josh’s Solution Which statement explains the accuracy of the students’ work?
Answer
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Lina’s solution is correct because it expresses 126 as a product of prime factors.B
Josh’s solution is correct because the factor tree of every even number must begin with 2 and its factor pair.C
Both solutions are correct because they both express 126 as a product of factors.D
Neither solution is correct because the factor tree should have begun with 6 and 21.