You found the prime factorization of the number 72. Explain how you can check your answer.

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Landen Hutchinson

19 September, 21:35

You found the prime factorization of the number 72. Explain how you can check your answer.

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Kendrick Lynn · Answer 1

All the factors in the prime factorization should be prime numbers. Multiply the factors. The product should equal 72.

Georgia Barrett · Answer 2

To find out whether a prime factorization is correct, verify that all the factors are indeed prime. Then multiply the factors. The product should equal 72.