Answer
The prime factorization of 54 is
$$ 2 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3$$
or
$$ 2 \times 3^3$$
Work Step by Step
Using the factor tree, you will find that $2, 3, 3,$ and $3$ are the prime numbers that multiply to $54$.
$$ 2 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3$$
or
$$ 2 \times 3^3$$
