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5 June, 11:09

What is the prime factorizarion for 500

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  1. 5 June, 11:18
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    2^2 x 5^3{2 to the power of 2[2 x 2 = (4) ] x 5 to the power of 3[5 x 5 x 5 = (125) ]}

    Step-by-step explanation:

    500

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    2 250

    {Choose a factor pair that multiplies to get 500}

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    2 125

    {If the number is even, split it up into 2 factor pairs=*}

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    5 25

    {*}

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    5 5{Once both numbers are odd, stop splitting them.}

    The numbers I had both underlined & italicized should be multiplied. 2 x 2 is the same as 2^2, as 5 x 5 x 5 is basically 5^3,=. 2^2 x 5^3 = 500, just as 250 x 2 = 500.
  2. 5 June, 11:36
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    2 exponents (2) times 5 exponents (3)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To find the prime factors you start by dividing the number by the first prime number which is 2 if there is not a remainder meaning you can divide evenly anymore write down how many 2's you were able to divide by evenly now try dividing by the the next prime factor which is 3 the goal is to get to a quotient of 1
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