Write the prime factorization of the number.
-612
A) $2^{2} \times 3^{2} \times 17$
B) $2^{3} \times 3^{2} \times 17$
C) $2^4 \times 17$
D) $3^{4} \times 17$

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The prime factorization of 612 can be found by dividing the number by its smallest prime factor and continuing the process with the quotient until we reach 1. Starting with 612, we divide by 2 (the smallest prime number) to get 306, then divide by 2 again to get 153. Dividing 153 by 3 gives 51, and dividing 51 by 3 gives 17, which is a prime number. Thus, the prime factorization of 612 is $2^{2} \times 3^{2} \times 17$.

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