Question

Write the prime factorization of 20.Use exponent when appropriate and order the factor from least to greatest

Answer 1

20 =
`2^(2)` x 5

Explanation:

From the general knowledge, prime numbers have two factors. Therefore, prime factorization of 20 implies prime numbers that are factors of 20. This involves expressing a given number in its prime factor.

So that the prime factors of 20 can be expressed as,

20 = 2 x 2 x 5

=
`2^(2)` x 5

Thus, the prime factorization of 20 is
`2^(2)` x 5.