Factors, Factors

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number without leaving a remainder.

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List the factors of 36.

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The factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 36.

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Is 10 a factor of 20?

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Yes, 10 is a factor of 20 because 20 divided by 10 equals 2 with no remainder.

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Find all factors of 24.

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The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.

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Is 4 a factor of 14?

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No, 4 is not a factor of 14 because 14 divided by 4 does not result in a whole number.

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Which numbers are factors of 15?

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The factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5, and 15.

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How do you determine if a number is a factor of another number?

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To determine if a number is a factor of another, divide the second number by the first. If the result is a whole number with no remainder, then it is a factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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Can a prime number be a factor of any number?

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Yes, a prime number can be a factor of any number that it divides evenly.