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Using prime factorization method, find which of the following numbers are perfect square? 2048

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Question

Using prime factorization method, find which of the following numbers are perfect square? 

2048 

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Solution

2048 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 

Grouping them into pairs of equal factors:
2048 = (2 x 2) x (2 x 2) x (2 x 2) x (2 x 2) x (2 x 2) x 2
The last factor, 2 cannot be paired. Hence, 2048 is not a perfect square.

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Chapter 3: Squares and Square Roots - Exercise 3.1 [Page 4]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 3 Squares and Square Roots
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