Complete the factor tree with whole numbers to create a factor tree for 72. (2 points) starting with 3 under 7 and 3 under 3 and 2 under the number next to 3
To create a factor tree for 72, we can start with the prime factorization of 72:
72 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
Now, let's create the factor tree:
72
/ \
2 36
/ \
2 18
/ \
2 9
/ \
3 3
The completed factor tree for 72 is:
72
/ \
2 36
/ \
2 18
/ \
2 9
/ \
3 3