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The prime factorization of 120 using exponents

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120 = 2³ × 3 × 5

to obtain prime factors

120 ÷ 2 = 60

60 ÷ 2 = 30

30 ÷ 2 = 15

15 ÷ 3 = 5

5 ÷ 5 = 1

prime factors are 2³ × 3 × 5




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