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

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Danica Blackwell

Mathematics

27 October, 20:24

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

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Ortiz · Answer 1

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.

Titus Cochran · Answer 2

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