97 is a prime number. Prime factorization: 97 is prime. The exponent of prime number 97 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2 Factors of 97: 1, 97. Factor pairs: 97 = 1 x 97. 97 has no square factors that allow its square root to be simplified. √97 ≈ 9.8488578.