Question

5. Using the factor tree, What are the prime factors of 36

Answer 1

Explanation:

A factor tree is not unique for a given number. Instead of expressing 36 as 2 × 18, we can express 36 as 6 × 6. Prime factorization of 36 using factor tree method is 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 2² × 3².