Question

Prime numbers problem

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is 2² 3² or (4)(9)

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

factor 36

Process

1.- Divide 36 by prime numbers starting from 2, then 3, 5, 7, etc.

                          36  2

                           18  2

                            9   3

                            3   3

                             1

2.- Write 36 as a composition of prime numbers

                         36 = 2²3²

3.- The prime factors of 36 are 2² x 3²