There are no exponents needed. The prime factorization of 55 is: 5 x 11
55!
55 = 5*11
5 and 11.11 and 5
55 = 5*11
55 5,11
5 x 11 = 55
To find the prime factorization of a number, start with any factor pair of that number and keep factoring the composite numbers until all factors are prime. 55 5 x 11 = 55 Both factors are prime, so that is the prime factorization.
11 and 5
55 Divide by 5. 11,5 Stop. All the factors are prime. 5 x 11 = 55
3 x 55 = 9375
5 x 11