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    Question

    The sum of the exponents of the prime factors in the

    prime factorization of 588 is
    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let’s break 588 into prime factors: 588 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 7 × 7 So, 588 = 2² × 3¹ × 7² Then, add the exponents: The exponent of 2 is 2. The exponent of 3 is 1. The exponent of 7 is 2. Total = 2 + 1 + 2 = 5. Hence, 5 is the answer.

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