Question

write 50 as a product of prime factors.
$50 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Divide by smallest prime (2)

$50 \div 2 = 25$

Step2: Divide 25 by prime (5)

$25 \div 5 = 5$

Step3: Express as product of primes

$2 \times 5 \times 5$ or $2 \times 5^2$

Answer:

$2 \times 5^2$ (or $2 \times 5 \times 5$)