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Question

The sum of the prime factors of 84 is:

The correct answer is
12

Prime Factorization of 84

First, determine the prime factors of the number 84.

  • $84 = 2 \times 42$
  • $42 = 2 \times 21$
  • $21 = 3 \times 7$

The prime factorization of 84 is $2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 7$.

Identify Unique Prime Factors

The unique prime factors contributing to the number 84 are the distinct prime numbers obtained from the factorization.

The unique prime factors are 2, 3, and 7.

Calculate Sum of Prime Factors

Sum the identified unique prime factors.

Sum = $2 + 3 + 7$

Sum = $12$

The sum of the prime factors of 84 is 12.

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