Question

Find the prime factorization of

the number 90.
Order the factors from least to greatest.
Remember, 1 is not a prime number.
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Answer 1

2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5

Explanation:

The prime factorization of 90 is 2 × 3 × 3 × 5, so the prime factors are 2, 3, 3, and 5. Ordering the factors from least to greatest, we have:

2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5.