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question 7
when a number has been factored completely, its prime factors are written from smallest to largest.
factor 882 into the product of primes.
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hint: enter each factor in an answer box; enter repeated factors using exponents, for example: 2^3
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Explanation:

Step1: Divide by smallest prime (2)

$882 \div 2 = 441$

Step2: Divide 441 by smallest prime (3)

$441 \div 3 = 147$

Step3: Divide 147 by 3 again

$147 \div 3 = 49$

Step4: Divide 49 by smallest prime (7)

$49 \div 7 = 7$

Step5: Express as product of primes

$2 \times 3^2 \times 7^2$

Answer:

$2$, $3^2$, $7^2$