Question

What is the prime factorization of 50? (Please Explain)

Answer 1

So, the prime factors of 50 are 2 × 5 × 5 or 2 × 52, where 2 and 5 are the prime numbers.

Answer 2

The prime factorization of 50 is
`2 * 5^(2)`

Explanation:

1. The prime numbers of 50 are 2 and 5
2. So, 2 x 5 x 5 = 2 x 25 = 50
3. 
   `2 * 5^(2)` = 50