Question

use the × button or type the * key on your keyboard. for exponents, use the ( a^b ) button or the ^ key on your keyboard. if a number is prime, enter the number itself.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
( 726 = ) input box ( \times ) ( a^b ) submit answer

Explanation:

Step1: Start with smallest prime factor

726 is even, so divide by 2. $726 \div 2 = 363$

Step2: Factor 363

3 + 6 + 3 = 12, divisible by 3. $363 \div 3 = 121$

Step3: Factor 121

121 is $11^2$ (since $11 \times 11 = 121$)

Step4: Combine factors

So 726 factors into $2 \times 3 \times 11^2$

Answer:

$2 \times 3 \times 11^2$