What is the prime factorization of 57 and can you do it using exponents?

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What is the prime factorization of 57 and can you do it using exponents?

2007-10-04 12:27:17 · 3 answers · asked by Rob D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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57 = 3 x 19

There is only a single 3 and 19 factor, so you really don't need exponents, but technically it would be to the first power for each:
57 = 3^1 x 19^1

2007-10-04 12:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3 x 19...exponents aren't possible I think. Unless you want to do 3^1 x 19^1...but its not necessary.

2007-10-04 12:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by CyberKnight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3 and 19

no exponents

2007-10-04 12:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋