what is the prime factorization of 15 using exponents
The answer to this question is 3x5 because there isn't an answer with exponents.
3^1 x 5^1 is the prime factorization
To find the prime factorization of 15 using exponents, we need to determine the prime numbers that multiply together to yield 15.
First, we start by dividing 15 by the smallest prime number, which is 2. However, 2 does not divide evenly into 15.
Next, we try dividing 15 by the next prime number, which is 3. 3 does divide evenly into 15, giving us the quotient of 5.
Since 5 is a prime number, we cannot divide it any further. Therefore, the prime factorization of 15 is 3 * 5.
Using exponents, we can write the prime factorization as 3^1 * 5^1.