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Which of the following is NOT a prime factor of (5^6−2^6) ?

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Which of the following is NOT a prime factor of (5^6−2^6) ?

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Which of the following is NOT a prime factor of (5^6−2^6)?

A. 3
B. 7
C. 13
D. 17
E. 19

Let’s simplify the given expression:

5^6 − 2^6 = (5^3 + 2^3)(5^3 - 2^3) = (125 + 8)(125 - 8) = (133)(117) = (7 x 19) x (3 x 3 x 13)

We see that the only answer choice that divides into (133)(117) is 17.

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Which of the following is NOT a prime factor of (5^6−2^6)?

A. 3
B. 7
C. 13
D. 17
E. 19


(5^6−2^6)

(5^3 - 2^3) (5^3 + 2^3)

3*13*3*7*19

Only D is missing here
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