When asked to write the prime factorization of the number 27, a student wrote 9 times 3. Explain the error and write the correct answer.

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Roach

31 December, 07:26

When asked to write the prime factorization of the number 27, a student wrote 9 times 3. Explain the error and write the correct answer.

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Ben Monroe · Answer 1

Prime factorization means that all of the factors that are in your answer should be prime. The number 9 is not a prime number.

The prime factorization of 27 is 3x3x3 or three to the third power.