Number Properties & factors Flashcard

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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List all the factors of 12.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

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What is the prime factorization of 48?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

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Calculate 6² * 3.

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108

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Which of the following numbers is prime: 33, 35, 37, 39?

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37

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Which of the following numbers is composite: 11, 15, 17, 19?

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15

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What is the definition of a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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What is the definition of a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.