Question

What is the prime factorization of 40

Answer 1

Answer:

2 x 2 x 2 x 5 or 2(3) x 5

Answer 2

40 is a composite number. 40 = 1 x 40, 2 x 20, 4 x 10, or 5 x 8. Factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40. Prime factorization: 40 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5, which can also be written 2³ x 5.