Sunday, 14 September 2014

Math: Factor Rainbows and Factor Trees

When is it better to use the 'factor rainbow' method, rather than the 'factor tree' method for finding factors?
It's usually better to use the 'factor tree' method, but when the question asks for all of the multiples, then the 'factor rainbow' method would be better, as it lists all possible answers, while the 'factor tree' method only gives you one answer.

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