The square of a certain whole number N is N squared.If 60 is a factor of N squared ,its possible that xis not a factor of N squared.
3 answers
true, depending on the value of x.
A.16
B.25
C.36
D.100
These are the choices for the question
B.25
C.36
D.100
These are the choices for the question
60 divides N^2
60 = 2^2*3*5
That means that 3^2 and 5^2 must also divide N^2
So, only 16 might not be a factor of N^2
(2*3*5)^2 = 900
16 is not a factor of 900; then others are.
60 = 2^2*3*5
That means that 3^2 and 5^2 must also divide N^2
So, only 16 might not be a factor of N^2
(2*3*5)^2 = 900
16 is not a factor of 900; then others are.