What is the prime factorization of 36

2^2*3^2

Step-by-step explanation:

You can break down 36 through ways down to its prime factors through multiple ways like a facor tree

                   36

                4       9

             2    2  3   3

Since two and three cannot be broken down anymore, they are prime factors. Also, because you are left with two 2s and two 3s, you would mark that as squared when giving an answer.