Multiples and Factors

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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, multiples of 5 include 5, 10, 15, 20, 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 60 a factor or a multiple of 12?

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60 is a multiple of 12.

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Is 40 a multiple of 5?

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Yes, 40 is a multiple of 5.

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What are 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 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.

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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, and 9).

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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. For example, 4, 6, and 8 are composite numbers.

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Can a composite number have only two factors?

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No, a composite number cannot have only two factors; that is a characteristic of prime numbers.

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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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