Factors and Multiples

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What are multiples?

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Multiples of a number are the result of multiplying that number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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How do you find the multiples of a number?

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To find the multiples of a number, multiply that number by integers (1, 2, 3, ...). For example, to find the multiples of 5, calculate 5x1, 5x2, 5x3, etc.

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What are the first four multiples of 7?

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The first four multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, and 28.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, factors of 12 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, determine which integers can be multiplied together to produce that number. For example, for 12, the pairs are (1,12), (2,6), and (3,4).

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are numbers that divide another number, while multiples are the result of multiplying a number by integers. For example, 3 is a factor of 12, and 12 is a multiple of 3.

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What are the multiples of 6?

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The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, etc.

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Which number is a factor of 24?

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Factors of 24 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24. For example, 8 is a factor of 24.

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What is the 5th multiple of 5?

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The 5th multiple of 5 is 25.

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What are the first three multiples of 12?

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The first three multiples of 12 are 12, 24, and 36.