Question

If 1125 = 3^m * 5^n; find m and n

Answer 1

Answer:

m=2 and n= 3

Step-by-step explanation:

$1125 \div 3 \: = 375$

$375 \div 3 = 125$

$125 \div 5 = 25$

$25 \div 5 = 5$

$5 \div 5 = 1$

Answer 2

Answer:

1125 = 3^m  x  5^n

Using prime factorization,

m = 2

n = 3

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