Prime Factorization of 1,296 with a Factor Tree

Factor Tree building procedure:

Divide the given composite number by its smallest prime factor
If the resulting quotient is a composite number, divide it by its smallest prime factor
Repeat until resulting quotient is a prime number

Prime Factorization of 1,296 with a Factor Tree

Prime Factorization of 1,296: 1,296 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Prime Factorization of 1,296 in Exponential Form: 1,296 = 2⁴ x 3⁴
Note: While the Prime Factorization of a Composite Number is unique, corresponding Factor Trees will differ if a different procedure is used

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