Course Factors and Prime Factorization You can use exponents to write prime factorizations. Remember that an exponent tells you how many times the base is a factor. Helpful Hint

Course Factors and Prime Factorization Additional Example 2B: Writing Prime Factorizations Method 2: Use a ladder diagram. Choose a prime factor of 45 to begin. Keep dividing by prime factors until the quotient is = = The prime factorization of 45 is or Write the prime factorization of 45.

Course Factors and Prime Factorization Check It Out: Example 2B Write the prime factorization of 36. Method 2: Use a ladder diagram. Choose a prime factor of 36 to begin. Keep dividing by prime factors until the quotient is = The prime factorization of 36 is , or =