Express 240 as a product of prime factors.

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14 September, 21:56

Express 240 as a product of prime factors.

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Jolie Russell · Answer 1

240

24 10

6 4 5 2

3 2 2 2

you stop when you reach prime numbers

5x3x2x2x2x2 = 240

Ariel Charles · Answer 2

240 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 or 2^4x3x5

Step-by-step explanation:

240

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2 120 (240 = 2 x 120)

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2 60 (120 = 2 x 60)

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2 30 (60 = 30 x 2)

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2 15 (30 = 2 x 15)

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3 5