Which shows 12 as a product of its prime factors?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 x 2 x 3
- Step 1: 12 = 2 x 6 and 6 = 2 x 3. Step 2. So 12 = 2 x 2 x 3. Answer: 2 x 2 x 3. Why not the others: 6 and 4 are not prime, and 2 x 3 x 3 is 18.
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