Question

How do you find the prime factorization of the number 57 and write any repeated factors using exponents?

Answer 1

`57=3xx19`

Explanation:

The digits in `57` add up to `12`, which is a factor of `3`, so `57` is divisible by `3`, which is a prime number.

`57-:3=19`

Prime factorization of `57:`

`57=3xx19`

There are no repeated factors. Both `3` and `19` are prime numbers.