Question

The factor tree below provides the factors of 18. What is the prime factorization of 18?

Answer 1

`18=2* 3^2`

Explanation:

Given : The factor tree of 18.

To find : What is the prime factorization of 18?

Solution :

Factor tree of 18.

18

6 3

2 3 3

The prime Factor of 18 is

`18=2* 3* 3=2* 3^2`

Answer 2

The prime factorization of 18 is
2 × 3²

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You could read this from the factor tree by looking at the leaves.