Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Answer 2

They will get the same answer

Explanation:

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

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