Give the prime factorization of the number. Use exponents when possible.
-198
A) $2 \cdot 3 \cdot 11$
B) $2 ^ { 2 } \cdot 3 ^ { 2 } \cdot 11$
C) $22 \cdot 3 ^ { 2 }$
D) $2 \cdot 3 ^ { 2 } \cdot 11$

Question

Give the prime factorization of the number. Use exponents when possible.
-198 
A) $2 \cdot 3 \cdot 11$
B) $2 ^ { 2 } \cdot 3 ^ { 2 } \cdot 11$
C) $22 \cdot 3 ^ { 2 }$
D) $2 \cdot 3 ^ { 2 } \cdot 11$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prime factorization of 198 is $2 \cdot 3^2 \cdot 11$. Breaking down 198, we get $198 = 2 \cdot 99 = 2 \cdot (3 \cdot 33) = 2 \cdot (3 \cdot 3 \cdot 11) = 2 \cdot 3^2 \cdot 11$.

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