Math Problem Statement

Given that p and q are prime numbers, find the values of p and q such that (129600p) / q is a perfect cube.

Solution

Let's take a look at the problem in the image you uploaded. From what I can see, it's asking you to find the values of prime numbers pp and qq such that the fraction

129600pq\frac{129600p}{q}

is a perfect cube. The goal is to identify the values of pp and qq that satisfy this condition.

Let me solve this step by step:

  1. Factorize the number 129600: We start by prime factorizing 129600129600, since pp and qq are primes that should divide it in such a way that the resulting fraction is a perfect cube.

    The prime factorization of 129600 is:

    129600=28×34×52129600 = 2^8 \times 3^4 \times 5^2

  2. Consider the conditions for a perfect cube: For a fraction to be a perfect cube, the powers of all prime factors in the numerator and denominator must be multiples of 3. So, we need to adjust the powers of pp and qq to achieve this.

  3. Determine possible values of pp and qq: To make 129600pq\frac{129600p}{q} a perfect cube, the exponent of each prime factor in the numerator (after multiplying by pp) and in the denominator (after dividing by qq) must be a multiple of 3.

    After working through the possible prime values for pp and qq, we will find the pair that satisfies the perfect cube condition.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Prime Factorization
Perfect Cubes

Formulas

Prime factorization
Conditions for a perfect cube

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12