SOLUTION: what is the prime factorization in expanded form of 27

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Question 15232: what is the prime factorization in expanded form of
27
Answer by jb007mi6(53) About Me  (Show Source):
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so since 27 is equal to nine times three
27=9*3
and 9 is equal to
3*3
so substitute
27=3*3*3
so that's the prime factorization or you can write 3^3 or 3 cubed