SOLUTION: Factor 80 into a product of prime factors.

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Factor 80 into a product of prime factors.      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 140670: Factor 80 into a product of prime factors.
Answer by stanbon(48569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor 80 into a product of prime factors
Procedure.
Divide by the smallest possible prime as many times as you can:
80/2 = 40
40/2 = 20
20/2 = 10
10/2 = 5
---------
Then 80 = 2^4*5
==================
Cheers,
Stan H.