Question

Write 16 as a product of primes.
Use index notation where appropriate.

Answer 1

2^4

Explanation:

● 16

● 16 ÷ 2 = 8

● 8 ÷ 2 = 4

● 4 ÷ 2 = 2

● 2 ÷ 2 = 1

So: 16 = 2 × 2 ×2 × 2 = 2^4