Prime Factorization of 200:

Express the composite number as a product of its prime factors.

Draw the possible factor trees.

The prime factorization of 200 is  2 · 2 · 2 · 5 · 5 or 2³  ·  5².

Note: Both trees give same reuslt. Prime facots are unique to a particular number.

The prime factorization of 200 is  2 · 2 · 2 · 5 · 5 or 2³  ·  5².