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Can we use factor method to solve 53 x 20?
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

This is because 53 is a prime number. in other words, its factors are only 1 and 53. for the number 20, the factors are 1, 2, 4, 5, and 20 itself. therefore, the only common factor, considering both 53 and 20 is '1'.

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