Question

Write 120 as product of powers of its prime factors.​

Answer 1

2³ × 3 × 5

Explanation:

To find the prime factors, first divide 120 by 2 until finished , then 3 and so on

120 ÷ 2 = 60

60 ÷ 2 = 30

30 ÷ 2 = 15

15 ÷ 3 = 5

5 ÷ 5 = 1 ← finish when 1 is obtained

Then

120 = 2× 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 = 2³ × 3 × 5

Answer 2

Explanation:

`120=2^3 * 3 * 5`