help write an expression using primes and exponents that shows prime factors of 60?

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2006-09-04 10:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by Rosa A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

60 = 2x 30 = 2x2x15 = 2x2x3x5

But where we have 2x2 we can say 2^2 or 2 squared. (2 to the power of 2)

So:
60 = 3x5x2^2

2006-09-04 10:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Using primes and exponents

60 = 12 * 5
= 2^2*3*5

End of story.

Good luck

2006-09-04 11:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by alrivera_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

60=2*2*3*5=2^2*3*5

2006-09-04 11:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋