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4MA1/1H Jun 2019, Question 10: Prime Factorization

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Given A = 2ⁿ × 3 × 5ᵐ, express 8A as a product of prime factor powers.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 18 = 2³
  2. 28A = 2³ × 2ⁿ × 3 × 5ᵐ
  3. 3Add the powers of 2: 8A = 2³⁺ⁿ × 3 × 5ᵐ

Answer2ⁿ⁺³ × 3 × 5ᵐ

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