Math, asked by zara9196, 19 days ago

the LCM of x and 18 is 72. what is x

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Answered by nomu999

Answer:x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM (18,x)=72

72=2³×3²

18=2×3²

LCM=largest common factor as 18 has the largest power of 3 according to the given LCM.Therefore x will have the largest power of 2 according to the LCM.

x=2³=8

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