If a and b are integers and (a*b)^5 = 144y, y could be:
If a and b are integers and (a*b)^5 = 144y, y could be:
Answer/Solution
54
Steps/Work
Distribute the exponent.
a^5 * b^5 = 144 y
Find the prime factorization of 144. This is 2^4 *3^2.
We need 2^1 and 3^3 i.e 2*27 =54
The answer is E.
a^5 * b^5 = 144 y
Find the prime factorization of 144. This is 2^4 *3^2.
We need 2^1 and 3^3 i.e 2*27 =54
The answer is E.