Rewrite the expression as a product of identical factors to simplify 12523

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To simplify the expression 12523 as a product of identical factors, we first need to determine if it can be expressed as \( x^n \) for some integer values of \( x \) and \( n \).

However, as 12523 is a number and appears to be in standard form, we can check its prime factorization:

  1. Start checking for divisibility by smaller prime numbers.

After testing, we find:

  • 12523 is divisible by 7. Dividing gives us 12523 / 7 = 1789.
  • Next, 1789 is checked for divisibility. It is also divisible by 13. Dividing gives us 1789 / 13 = 137.
  • Finally, 137 is a prime number.

So, the factorization of 12523 is: \[ 12523 = 7 \times 13 \times 137 \]

Since none of these factors are identical, we cannot express 12523 as a product of identical factors in the simplest sense. However, the complete factorization is:

\[ 12523 = 7 \times 13 \times 137 \]

This is the simplest form we can provide, as it's comprised of prime factors.