SOLUTION: Hi, When given a number to use exponents to write in "expanded form", what are the steps in breaking down a number such as 1254. Thanks, Faith

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Question 49570: Hi,
When given a number to use exponents to write in "expanded form", what are the steps in breaking down a number such as 1254.
Thanks,
Faith

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FACTORS OF A NUMBER THE BEST WAY IS TO START WITH
1*1254 THEN DIVIDING 1254 BY ALL OTHER PRIME NUMBERS WE GET THE FOLLOWING LIST
2*627
3*418
11*114
19*66