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question 8
when a number has been factored completely, its prime factors are written from smallest to largest.
factor 495 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

$495 \div 3 = 165$

Step2: Divide quotient by 3 again

$165 \div 3 = 55$

Step3: Divide quotient by 5

$55 \div 5 = 11$

Step4: Write prime factors with exponents

Group repeated primes: $3^2$, $5$, $11$

Answer:

$3^2$, $5$, $11$