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what is the prime factorization of 450? write answer using exponents.


what is the prime factorization of 104? write answer using exponents.

Answer 1

450 = 2•3^2•5^2 104 = 2^3•13

Explanation:

factor tree of 450:

450 The prime factors of 450 are 2, 3 and 5.

/\

45 10

/\ /\

5 9 5 2

/\

3 3

factor tree of 104:

104

/\ The prime factors of 104 are 2 and 13.

2 52

/\

2 26

/\

2 13

Answer 2

450 = 2•3^2•5^2 104 = 2^3•13

Explanation:

factor tree of 450:

450 The prime factors of 450 are 2, 3 and 5.

/\

45 10

/\ /\

5 9 5 2

/\

3 3

factor tree of 104:

104

/\ The prime factors of 104 are 2 and 13.

2 52

/\

2 26

/\

2 13