Question

2. Irene wants to list the factors for 88. She

writes 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, and 88. Is Irene
correct? Explain.

Answer 1

She is correct

Explanation:

1. The reason she is correct is because 88 is a composite number. 88 = 1 x 88, 2 x 44, 4 x 22, and 8 x 11. Factors of 88: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88. Prime factorization: 88 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 which can also be written 88 = 2³ x 11

Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

2•44=88

4•22=88

8•11=88