Factors and Multiples Flashcard

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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, 2 is a factor of 8 because 8 ÷ 2 = 4.

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What is a multiple?

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

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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What is the smallest multiple of any number?

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The smallest multiple of any number is the number itself. For example, the smallest multiple of 9 is 9.

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How do you find multiples of a number?

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To find multiples of a number, multiply that number by 1, 2, 3, and so on. For example, the first five multiples of 10 are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

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Which numbers are multiples of 2?

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Multiples of 2 are all even numbers. For example, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc.

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What is the difference between factors and multiples?

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

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What is the largest factor of any number?

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The largest factor of any number is the number itself.

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Can a number be both a factor and a multiple of another number?

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Yes, for example, 6 is a factor of 12 and also a multiple of 3.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers.