Factors and multiples practice

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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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List the first five multiples of 5.

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5, 10, 15, 20, 25.

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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, divide the larger number by the smaller number. If the result is a whole number with no remainder, it is a factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Is 1 a factor of every number?

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Yes, 1 is a factor of every whole number.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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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, etc.).

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.