Factors and Multiples

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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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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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Is 1 a factor of every integer?

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Yes, 1 is a factor of every integer.

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What are the first four multiples of 5?

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The first four multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, and 20.

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How can 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, then it is a factor.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor of 8: 1, 2, 3, 4?

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3 is NOT a factor of 8.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are the numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the results of multiplying a number by integers.

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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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Is 0 a factor of any number?

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No, 0 is not considered a factor of any number because division by zero is undefined.