Factors & Multiples

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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.

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest number that is a factor of two or more numbers.

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What is the LCM (Least Common Multiple)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is shared by two or more numbers.

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that have exactly two factors: 1 and themselves.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has more than two factors.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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

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What is the prime factorization of 12?

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The prime factorization of 12 is 2 x 2 x 3.

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List the first five prime numbers.

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The first five prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11.

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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.