Question

The prime factorization of 1080 is ____

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List the factors from least to greatest and be sure to use the * between different the factors. For example, the prime factorization for 12 can be entered as 2*2*3. Do not use exponents.

Answer 1

1080 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 5

Explanation:

Start dividing by prime numbers.

1080 / 2 = 540

540 / 2 = 270

270 / 2 = 135

135 / 3 = 45

45 / 3 = 15

15 / 3 = 5

5 / 5 = 1

So we have 3 2s, 3 3s, and 1 5.