Solution:
Notice that 65 = 5 * 13, so dividing by 65 on both sides, we have:
x = 3^2 * 5
We see that 13 (choice D) is not a factor of x.
Answer: D
If \(65x=3^2\times 5^2\times 13,\) which of the following is not a factor of \(x?\)
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Notice that 65 = 5 * 13, so dividing by 65 on both sides, we have:
x = 3^2 * 5
We see that 13 (choice D) is not a factor of x.
Answer: D
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