How do you find the prime factors in a number using a tree chart?

First find 2 factors of the chosen problem. It cannot be 1 or the number itself.

(Example: 32 = 8 * 4)

Next try to break down the factors into even smaller factors. Not 1 or the number.

(Ex: 8 = 2 * 4, 4 = 2 * 2)

Keep on breaking down until you cannot anymore.

(Ex: 32 = 8 * 4 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2)

Next make it into an equation, like 2 to the 5th power.