Question

Express each of the following numbers as a product of its prime factors. Use exponents to represent repeated multiplication, when applicable. An example is given below.

40 = 2x20 = 2x2x10 = 2x2x2x5 = 2^3 x 5

a. 30
b. 300
c. 17
d. 21

Answer 1

30= 3x10= 3x2x5
300= 3x100=3x10x10=3x2^2x5^2
17=17x1=17
21=3x7