Factor Tree of 42
How to find the Factor Tree of 42
Given number is 42
The factor tree of 42 is as follows:
| 42 | |||||||||
| 2 | 21 | ||||||||
| 3 | 7 | ||||||||
42 = 2 x 21
21 = 3 x 7
If we write into multiples it would be 42 x 2
On splitting 21 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 7 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 42
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 42. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 42. Let’s start with 2 x 3 x 7 as it results in 42 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 42 now and we can write as 2 x 3 x 7 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 3, 7 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 42 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 42 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 42 are 2 x 3 x 7.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 42 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 42 are 2 x 3 x 7.