Question

Write the prime factorization of 450 using exponents

Answer 1

2 × 3² × 5²

Explanation:

450 ÷ 2 = 225

225 ÷ 3 = 75

75 ÷ 3 = 25

25 ÷ 5 = 5

5 ÷ 5 = 1

450 = 2×3×3×5×5

450 = 2 × 3² × 5²

Answer 2

The prime factorization of 450 = 2•3 2 •5 2 . The prime factors of 450 are 2, 3 and 5.

Explanation: