159k views
4 votes
One student began to factor 40 as 4×10. Another student began with 2×20. Will they get different answers? Explain

User JSchaefer
by
3.5k points

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

Yes because 4x10 and 2x20 are both two different equations/

Explanation:

User ProtectedVoid
by
3.8k points
5 votes

Answer:

They will get the same answer

Explanation:

40 = 4*10 = 2*2 * 2*5

40 = 2*20 = 2 * 4*5 = 2 * 2*2*5

User Nielsvh
by
3.9k points