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What is the prime factorization of 81

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81 is a composite number and is 9 squared. 81 = 1 x 81, 3 x 27, or 9 x 9. Factors of 81: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81. Prime factorization: 81 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 which can also be written 3^4.
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81 is a composite number and is 9 squared. 81 = 1 x 81, 3 x 27, or 9 x 9. Factors of 81: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81. Prime factorization: 81 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 which can also be written 3^4.
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