Question

Give the prime factorization of the number. use exponents when possible
126

Answer 1

=2*3^2 *7

Explanation:

Prime factorization means to simplify 126 down to prime numbers

126 = 2*63

= 2* 9*7

= 2*3*3*7

Since 2 3 and 7 are prime numbers, we rewrite these with exponents

=2*3^2 *7