Question
Complete the factor tree with whole numbers to create a factor tree for 72. (2 points)
Skip to navigation
page 9 of 10
To create a factor tree for 72, we can start by finding two numbers that multiply together to equal 72. One possible pair is 8 and 9.
72 = 8 * 9
Now, we can continue to break down these numbers into their factors.
8 can be broken down further as 2 * 4.
9 is a prime number, so it cannot be broken down any further.
Putting it all together, the factor tree for 72 is:
72
/ \
8 9
/ \
2 4