The factor tree gives you the prime factorization.
36
18,2
9,2,2
3,3,2,2
The prime factorization is 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
All of the composite factors are contained there.
2 x 2 = 4
2 x 3 = 6
3 x 3 = 9
2 x 2 x 3 = 12
2 x 3 x 3 = 18
2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 36
When you want to find the prime factorization of a composite number.
Use a factor tree. 690 345,2 115,3,2 23,5,3,2
Divide 950 by 1, 2, 5, 10, 19 and 25. (950,1)(475,2)(190,5)(95,10)(50,19)(38,25)
Example: 210 210 105,2 35,3,2 7,5,3,2 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 = 210
Factor trees are intended to find prime factors, one isn't prime. The process of factoring is intended to break down the number. Since factoring out one still leaves the original number, it isn't useful.
When you want to find the prime factorization of a composite number.
a factor tree
Find out about factors and factor trees.
Use a factor tree. 55 5,11
13 is already prime, no tree required.
15 23
22 2,11
Since 81 is a composite number, you use composite factorization. 81x2x2x2x2 is 1,296.
Use a factor tree. 45 15,3 5,3,3
Use a factor tree. 98 49,2 7,7,2
Use a factor tree. 154 77,2 11,7,2
Use a factor tree. 42 21,2 7,3,2