You can use prime factorization to find the GCF of a set of numbers. This often works better for large numbers, where generating lists of all factors can be time-consuming.
Here’s how to find the GCF of a set of numbers using prime factorization:
* List the prime factors of each number.
* Circle every common prime factor — that is, every prime factor that’s a factor of every number in the set.
* Multiply all the circled numbers.
The result is the GCF.
For example, suppose you want to find the GCF of 28, 42, and 70. Step 1 says to list the prime factors of each number. Step 2 says to circle every prime factor that’s common to all three numbers (as shown in the following figure).
As you can see, the numbers 2 and 7 are common factors of all three numbers. Multiply these circled numbers together:
2 · 7 = 14
Thus, the GCF of 28, 42, and 70 is 14.
Answer:
0.40 cents per lemon
Step-by-step explanation:
Divide 2.00 by 5
Answer:
(15,18)
Step-by-step explanation:
write two equations with the information provided.
2x + 3y = 84
x + 4y = 87
use the property of substitution to answer.
x + 4y = 87, x = 87 - 4y
2(87 - 4y) + 3y = 84
174 - 8y + 3y = 84
174 - 84 = 8y - 3y
90 = 5y
90/5 = y
y = 18
Add the value of Y to an original equation. Solve for X
2x + 3(18) = 84
2x + 54 = 84
2x = 84 - 54
2x = 30
x = 30/2
x = 15