How Do You Write the Prime Factorization of a Number Using Exponents?

How Do You Write the Prime Factorization of a Number Using Exponents?

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When you're writing the prime factorization of a number, you may be able to use exponents to quickly show all the factors. This tutorial shows you how to find the prime factorization of a number and use exponents to write the answer!

Keywords:

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  • prime
  • factorization
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  • exponents
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Background Tutorials

  • Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (e.g., 9 × 80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.

  • Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100. Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1-100 is a multiple of a given one-digit number. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1-100 is prime or composite.

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  • Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents.

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