To create a factor tree for 72 using whole numbers, we start by finding two factors of 72.
72 can be divided by 2, resulting in 36.
36 can be divided by 2, resulting in 18.
18 can be divided by 2, resulting in 9.
Since 9 is a prime number, we stop here.
The completed factor tree for 72 is:
72
___|___
| 2
36
___|___
| 2
18
___|___
| 2
9
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Complete the factor tree with whole numbers to create a factor tree for 72.
4 answers
the answers are
72
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3 24
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3 8
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2 4
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2 2
72
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3 24
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3 8
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2 4
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2 2
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