What is the correct factorization of 84?

Answer 1

There are many possible factorisations of 84 e.g. 42x2, 21x4, 2x3x14, etc.

The prime factorisation of 84 is 2^2 x 3 x 7.

Answer 2

Using the rules of divisibility, you know that 84 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. By dividing those into 84, you get the other half.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84

Answer 3

2 x 2 x 3 x 7 = 84