How can 36 be found as a prime factorization of 72?

Answer 1

Since 36 is a factor of 72, it will have everything in common with it.

Answer 2

It can't. 36 isn't prime. The prime factorization of 72 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3. Since 36 is a factor of 72, its prime factorization is contained there. 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 36

Answer 3

Any multiple of 36, like 72, 108, 144 and so on, will have the prime factorization of 36 (2 x 2 x 3 x 3) in common.

Answer 4

All multiples of 36 contain the prime factorization of 36.