Question

compare the two integers 12 and 16.

what are the gcf (greatest common factor) and their shared prime factors?

select all that apply.

select all that apply
a 4
b 6
c 8
d 2, 3
e 2, 2
f 2, 4

Explanation:

Find the prime factorizations

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Identify shared prime factors

$$ \text{Shared prime factors} = 2, 2 $$

Determine the greatest common factor

$$ \text{GCF} = 2 \times 2 = 4 $$

Answer:

• (A) 4 (Correct answer)
• (B) 6
• (C) 8
• (D) 2, 3
• (E) 2, 2 (Correct answer)
• (F) 2, 4