write 45 as a product of prime factors. in your answer, write each prime factor that appears more than once…
write 45 as a product of prime factors. in your answer, write each prime factor that appears more than once using an exponent. 45 =
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Divide by smallest prime
$45\div3 = 15$
Step2: Divide the result again
$15\div3=5$
Step3: Recognize prime number
5 is prime.
Answer:
$45 = 3^{2}\times5$