Question

Find the prime factorization of 60

Answer 1

The answer is the bottom one because you always use exponents if there are 2 or more of the same prime number.

Answer 2

Hey there! 

$2(2) = 4(3) = 12(5) = 60$

$2^2 =4 = 4(3) =12(5) = 60$

They are both prime factorization of $60$ 

But, if you had to choose one then pick:$2*2*3*5$ (the first option) 

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