Question

Give the prime factorization of the number 180 (order from least to greatest

Answer 1

Answer:

2 * 2 * 3 * 3 * 5

Step-by-step explanation:

We know 180 is divisible by 2.

180/2 = 90.

This is divisible by 2 (again).

90/2 = 45.

This is divisible by 9 (or 2 3's)

45/3 = 15, 15/3 = 5

5 is prime.