Multiples and Factors

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What is a multiple?

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

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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 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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Is 9 a prime number?

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No, 9 is not a prime number because it has factors other than 1 and itself (1, 3, 9).

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What is the only even prime number?

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The only even prime number is 2.

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What are composite numbers?

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Composite numbers are numbers that have more than two factors. For example, 4, 6, and 8 are composite numbers.

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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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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is not considered a prime number because it only has one factor.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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How many factors does a prime number have?

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A prime number has exactly two factors: 1 and itself.