Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.3 Factors - 2.3 Exercises - Page 131: 41

Answer

$2^{2}\times11$

Work Step by Step

In order to find the prime factorization of 44, we can try to divide 44 by the first prime, 2. $44\div2=22$ Try to divide 22 by 2. $22\div2=11$ 11 itself is a prime number, so we cannot simplify any more. The prime factorization of 44 is $2\times2\times11=2^{2}\times11$.
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