Find the greatest common factor of 4 and 12 using prime factorization. A)1; B)2; C)3; D)4

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2023-03-27

Find the greatest common factor of 4 and 12 using prime factorization.
A)1;
B)2;
C)3;
D)4

Answer & Explanation

Declan Herman

Declan Herman

Beginner2023-03-28Added 5 answers

The true option is D 4
Four prime factors in an expanded form = 2 _ × 2 _
Expanded form of 12 with prime factors = 2 _ × 2 _ × 3
Product of common factors = 2 × 2
Therefore, GCD = 4

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