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1.6.a
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question 6
when a number has been factored completely, its prime factors are written from smallest to largest.
factor 66 into the product of primes.
answer:
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

$66 \div 2 = 33$

Step2: Divide quotient by next prime

$33 \div 3 = 11$

Step3: Identify remaining prime factor

11 is a prime number.

Step4: List primes in order

Write factors from smallest to largest.

Answer:

$2$, $3$, $11$