The smallest prime factor of 899 is xx.
The smallest prime factor of 899 is xx. Which of the following is true of xx?
Answer/Solution
28<x≤35
Steps/Work
899 = 900 - 1
=30^2−1^2
= (30+1)(30-1)
= 31 * 29
29 is the smallest factor
ANSWER:E
=30^2−1^2
= (30+1)(30-1)
= 31 * 29
29 is the smallest factor
ANSWER:E