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We begin by factoring the <math>2^ | We begin by factoring the <math>2^{1002}</math> out. This leaves us with <math>5^{1002} - 1</math> This gives us the final answer of <math>\textbf{(D) } 2^{1005}</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 15:56, 20 February 2014
Problem 17
What is the greatest power of
that is a factor of
?
Solution
We begin by factoring the
out. This leaves us with
This gives us the final answer of
.
See Also
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