1. **State the problem:** Represent the product 12 in 3 different ways as a product of factors. 2. **Recall the rule:** A product can be expressed as multiplication of factors in multiple ways by grouping or breaking down numbers. 3. **First way (given):** $$2 \times 2 \times 3$$ 4. **Second way:** Combine factors differently, for example $$3 \times 4$$ 5. **Third way:** Another factorization could be $$1 \times 2 \times 6$$ or $$2 \times 6$$ 6. **Explanation:** We find factors of 12 and multiply them in different groupings to get the same product. **Final answer:** - $$2 \times 2 \times 3$$ - $$3 \times 4$$ - $$2 \times 6$$