SOLUTION: Find the prime factorization of 18 using exponents when repeated factors appear

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Question 836317: Find the prime factorization of 18 using exponents when repeated factors appear
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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18/2 = 9

9/3 = 3

So, 18 = 2*3*3 = 2*3^2