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Write the prime factorization of 84 using exponents

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Answer:

2^2 * 3 * 7

Explanation:

First, divide by 2.

84 / 2 = 42

Divide by 2 again!

42 / 2 = 21

21 is divisible by 3, so divide by 3.

21 / 3 = 7

7 is prime, so we've reached the end of our little adventure!

84 = 2 * 2 * 3 * 7, or in exponents, 2^2 * 3 * 7.

Hope that helps!

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