Factors and Multiples

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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. For example, factors of 10 are 1, 2, 5, and 10.

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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 3 include 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, etc.

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What are prime numbers?

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Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that have no divisors other than 1 and themselves. Examples include 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11.

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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, 8, and 9 are composite numbers.

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What is the prime factorization of a number?

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The prime factorization of a number is expressing it as a product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 12 is 2 x 2 x 3.

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What are factor pairs?

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Factor pairs are two numbers that, when multiplied together, equal a given number. For example, the factor pairs of 20 are (1, 20), (2, 10), and (4, 5).

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, list all the whole numbers that can divide that number without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

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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, which is itself.