Question

Write the prime factorization of 42. Use exponents when appropriate and order the factors from least to greatest

Answer 1

42: 2,3,7
2 x 3 x 7 = 42

Answer 2

Answer:

42 = 2*3*7

Step-by-step explanation:

42 can be rewritten as 2*21, for example.  

2 is prime.  21 = 3*7.

Then 42 = 2 * 21 is also equal to:

         42 = 2*3*7. where these factors are ordered from least to greatest.  The prime factors of 42 are {2, 3, 7}.