need to factor the number 2,097,152 with exponents?

Question

I need to factor the number 2,097,152 in expanded form and then by showing the exponents. the calculator only goes to 1 million.

Answer 1

Hint: Try dividing by 2 repeatedly. You can use long division for it if you wish.

You'll be surprised of how easy it will turn out.

Answer 2

Roman is correct.  Divide by big powers of 2, like 2^10, or 1024.  When you get an integer result, you just keep going.

 

2^21 is the answer.