Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 29: 27

Answer

240 is composite The prime factorization of 240 is: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5

Work Step by Step

The prime factorization of 240 is: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5 Work: 240 ÷ 2 = 120 120 ÷ 2 = 60 60 ÷ 2 = 30 30 ÷ 2 = 15 15 ÷ 3 = 5 5 ÷ 5 = 1
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