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Which expression or expressions have the same value as 12^2?

User Haolee
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find the prime factors of 12
12 = 2²*3

you can multiply those factors however you want before raising them to power and you'll always end up with the same result

(2² * 3)² = 12² = 144

(3*2)² * 2² = 6² * 4 = 144

(2²)² * 3² = 16 * 9 = 144
User Tmountjr
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Answer: 6*4 or 8*3

Explanation:

12^2=24

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