Answer: [tex]2*2*5*5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
For this exercise it is important to remember that, by definition:
1. A Prime number is defined as that number that only has two factors: itself and 1.
2. A Composite number is that number that has more than two factors, which means that a Composite number it is not prime.
3. Prime factorization consist in finding the prime factors that gives the original number.
Then, in this case, you need to descompose the number [tex]100[/tex] into its prime factors, as following:
[tex]100=2*2*5*5[/tex] (This is the expanded form)
Note:
If you want to write it index form, this is:
[tex]100=2^2*5^2[/tex]
