Question

Complete a prime factor tree for the number 136

Answer 1

136

2 68

2 34

2 17

That should be correct

Answer 2

136 is a composite number.

136 = 1 x 136,

2 x 68,

4 x 34

or 8 x 17

. Factors of 136: 1, 2, 4, 8, 17, 34, 68, 136.

Prime factorization: 136 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 17, which can also be written 136 = 2³ x 17.