SOLUTION: write an equation that shows 84 as a product of prime factors. Then use your equation to help you find 84 divided 12 and 84 divided 21.

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Question 219070: write an equation that shows 84 as a product of prime factors. Then use your equation to help you find 84 divided 12 and 84 divided 21.
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prime factors: 84 = 2*2*3*7

84/12=(2*2*3*7)/(2*2*3)=7


84/21=(2*2*3*7)/(7*3)=2*2=4