Question

Write 27 as a product of primes.
Use index notation where appropriate.

Answer 1

3 x 3 x 3 = 3^3

Explanation:

27 as a product of it's primes = 3 x 3 x 3 In index notation= 3^3

Answer 2

27 is a composite number. 27 = 1 x 27, or 3 x 9. Factors of 27: 1, 3, 9, 27. Prime factorization: 27 = 3 x 3 x 3, which can also be written 27 = 3³.